Julian Rachlin is one of the most charismatic and exciting violinists of his generation. He has performed with most of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors and is praised for his powerful and refreshing interpretations. He continually brings audiences to their feet in top concert halls throughout the world, where his performances generate immediate re-invitations.
In recognition of his immense talent, he received one of the most prestigious awards for classical musicians, the coveted “Accademia Musicale Chigiana” International Prize. Born in Lithuania in 1974, Julian immigrated to Austria, his adopted home, with his musician parents in 1978. He studied with the eminent pedagogue Boris Kuschnir at the Vienna Conservatory and took private lessons with Pinchas Zukerman.
He gained international acclaim overnight in 1988 by winning the “Young Musician of the Year” Award at the Eurovision Competition held at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. This success led to an invitation from Lorin Maazel to debut at the Berlin Festival with the Orchestre National de France and to tour Europe and Japan with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He then became the youngest soloist ever to play with the Vienna Philharmonic, making his debut under Riccardo Muti.
