Julian Rachlin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Julian Rachlin
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Julian Rachlin, concert in Tel Aviv, December 2011
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| Born | 8 December 1974 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Performer, conductor |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Julian Rachlin is a famous musician. He was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, on December 8, 1974. He is known for playing the violin and viola. He is also a conductor, which means he leads orchestras.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Julian was born in Vilnius, Lithuania. When he was four years old, in 1978, his family moved to Austria. His parents were also musicians.
Learning to Play
In 1983, Julian started studying violin at a music school in Vienna. His main teacher was Boris Kuschnir. He also learned from another great musician, Pinchas Zukerman. Julian was a "child prodigy," meaning he was super talented at a young age. He played his first public concert in 1984.
Winning Awards and Performing
In 1988, Julian won the title of Eurovision Young Musician of the Year. This big win led to many exciting opportunities. He was invited to play at the Berlin Festival with conductor Lorin Maazel. He also became the youngest soloist ever to play with the famous Vienna Philharmonic. He performed with them under the direction of Riccardo Muti.
A Career in Classical Music
Julian Rachlin has had a very busy and successful career. He performs all over the world.
Collaborations and Festivals
In 2000, Julian joined other famous musicians like Rostropovich and Yuri Bashmet. They performed a new piece of music called the "Sextet" by Krzysztof Penderecki. In the same year, Julian started his own music festival. It is called "Julian Rachlin and Friends" and takes place in Dubrovnik. Since 2000, he has also played the viola in concerts.
Big Performances
Julian made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 2005. This is a very famous concert hall in New York City. He performed there with the New York Philharmonic and conductor Lorin Maazel.
Leading Orchestras
Julian has also become a respected conductor. In 2014, he was named the main guest conductor for the Royal Northern Sinfonia. In 2018, he became the main guest conductor for the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra announced in November 2022 that Julian would become their chief conductor starting with the 2023-2024 season. In January 2023, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra also announced that Julian would be their new music director, starting in the 2023-2024 season.
His Special Violin
Julian plays a very special violin called the "ex Liebig" Stradivarius. This violin is very old and valuable. It is loaned to him by its owner, the Dkfm. Angelika Prokopp Privatstiftung.
Recognitions
In 2000, Julian was given the International Prize of the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena. This was a special award for his musical achievements.
See also
In Spanish: Julian Rachlin para niños
