Mathilde Etienne was born on May 12, 1985, in Paris, France. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Mathilde showed a natural talent for music and began playing the violin at the age of four. Mathilde's parents recognized her potential and enrolled her in the Conservatoire de Paris at the age of six. She quickly excelled in her studies and was soon performing in concerts and competitions. At the age of ten, Mathilde won first prize in the prestigious Concours International de Violon de Paris, which launched her career as a professional musician. Throughout her teenage years, Mathilde continued to study at the Conservatoire de Paris and perform in concerts around the world. She was known for her technical skill and emotional depth in her performances, and quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young violinists of her generation. In 2003, Mathilde was invited to perform at the Salzburg Festival, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. Her performance was a huge success, and she was praised for her interpretation of Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5. This performance launched Mathilde's international career, and she began performing regularly with major orchestras around the world. Over the next few years, Mathilde continued to perform in concerts and competitions, winning numerous awards and accolades. In 2006, she won the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, one of the most prestigious violin competitions in the world. This win solidified Mathilde's reputation as one of the top violinists of her generation. In 2008, Mathilde released her debut album, featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. The album was a critical and commercial success, and Mathilde was praised for her technical skill and emotional depth in her performances. In 2010, Mathilde was invited to perform at the BBC Proms, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. Her performance was a huge success, and she was praised for her interpretation of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. This performance cemented Mathilde's reputation as one of the top violinists in the world. Over the next few years, Mathilde continued to perform in concerts and festivals around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, and the Vienna Philharmonic. She also continued to record albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of the complete works for violin and piano by Brahms. In 2015, Mathilde was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, in recognition of her contributions to the arts. This was a huge honor for Mathilde, and she was proud to be recognized for her work as a musician. Today, Mathilde continues to perform in concerts and festivals around the world, and is considered one of the top violinists of her generation. She is known for her technical skill, emotional depth, and passion for music, and is admired by audiences and fellow musicians alike.

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