Birth

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1970 in St. Petersburg, Russia

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Concerto

 

Misha Keylin is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a violinist. Born in Moscow, Russia, in 1970, Keylin showed an early interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of six. His parents, both professional musicians, recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Keylin's early training was rigorous, and he studied with some of the most respected violin teachers in Russia. He quickly gained a reputation as a prodigy, and by the age of 12, he was performing in public concerts. In 1983, he won first prize in the All-Russian Young Violinists Competition, which marked the beginning of his professional career. In 1987, Keylin and his family emigrated from Russia to Israel, where he continued his studies with renowned violinist and teacher Ilona Feher. He also studied with other notable musicians, including Isaac Stern and Pinchas Zukerman. Keylin's talent and dedication paid off, and he won several prestigious awards, including the Israel Broadcasting Authority's Young Musicians Competition and the America-Israel Cultural Foundation's scholarship. In 1991, Keylin moved to the United States to further his studies at the Juilliard School in New York City. He studied with Dorothy DeLay, one of the most respected violin teachers in the world, and continued to win awards and accolades for his performances. In 1993, he won first prize in the International Violin Competition in Corpus Christi, Texas, which launched his international career. Since then, Keylin has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the Moscow Philharmonic, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed in major concert halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Royal Albert Hall. Keylin's repertoire is vast and includes works by some of the greatest composers in history, such as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. He is particularly known for his interpretations of lesser-known works by composers such as Karol Szymanowski and Miklos Rozsa. In addition to his performances, Keylin is also a respected teacher and has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore and the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music. He is also a sought-after masterclass teacher and has taught in countries around the world, including Russia, Israel, and China. Keylin has recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Szymanowski's Violin Concertos with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. He has also recorded works by Rozsa, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev, among others. Throughout his career, Keylin has received numerous awards and honors, including the Pro Musicis International Award, the Avery Fisher Career Grant, and the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Award. He has also been a finalist in the Naumburg International Violin Competition and the Tchaikovsky International Competition. Despite his success, Keylin remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and teach, and his passion for music is evident in every note he plays. His talent and dedication have made him one of the most respected violinists of his generation, and his contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for years to come.

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