Kolja Blacher

German Violinist and Conductor

Kolja Blacher is a renowned violinist and conductor with a distinguished career in classical music. Born into a musical family, he studied at the Juilliard School in New York and later under the tutelage of the legendary violinist Sándor Végh in Salzburg. Blacher has served as the concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Claudio Abbado and has performed as a soloist with numerous prestigious orchestras around the world. His repertoire spans from classical to contemporary works, and he is known for his versatility and depth of interpretation. As a recording artist, Blacher has produced several albums that showcase his skill as a violinist, including works by Prokofiev, Schnittke, Eichberg, Beethoven, Bernstein, and Haydn. He continues to captivate audiences with his performances while also dedicating part of his career to teaching the next generation of musicians.