Gil Shaham is one of the most distinguished violinists of his generation, admired for his extraordinary technique, warm sound and direct, generous musical communication.
Born in the United States and raised in Israel, he began studying the violin at the age of seven and soon made his debut with the Jerusalem Symphony and the Israel Philharmonic. He later continued his studies at the Juilliard School in New York.
Throughout his career, he has performed regularly with ensembles including the Berlin, New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, the Boston, Chicago and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras and the Orchestre de Paris. His extensive discography has received several Grammy Awards, a Grand Prix du Disque and a Diapason d’Or, among other distinctions.
One of the most notable projects of his career has been his exploration of the major violin concertos composed during the 1930s, alongside his acclaimed performances of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin.
Gil Shaham has also been one of the great international violinists invited to perform with the Franz Schubert Filharmonia.
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