Viola with Elizabeth B.

Hello dear learners! My name is Elizabeth and I am currently making my Master's degree in Violin and Chamber Music at the Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Vienna, Austria. I started my musical endeavors at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and then proceeded to complete my Bachelor's degree in Music Performance in Europe. February 2023, I have debuted as a soloist with the Vivaldi Four Seasons Concertos as well as participated in the orchestral activities (once as the concertmaster) with the Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra as well as had professional orchestral experience with the Vorarlberg Orchestra in Austria, Europe. I play and teach both Violin and Piano and have more than 8 years of teaching experience in locations such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia (online) and currently USA. I strongly believe in mind and body wellness as well as living a healthy lifestyle. I started learning Yoga from the age of 14 parallel to my intense musical studies and continued practicing throughout college years. I am in the process of completing a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification program and continue practicing and tutoring! Most importantly, have fun in your journey and fire up your passion with dedication! - - - Elizabeth began Violin and Piano lessons in Los Angeles. She was accepted at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia when she was twelve years old and took masterclasses with world-renowned soloist Ruggiero Ricci in Palm Spring and then with the highly acclaimed teacher, Boris Kuschnir in Vienna (Austria), afterwards traveling to East Asia. Currently, she is studying at the Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Vienna (MDW) where she will be doing her Master's studies in Chamber Music. She became very aware of the importance of Mind-Body connection and took holistic approaches. Elizabeth started learning Yoga from the age of 14 and continued practicing throughout her college years. She is now completing her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Elizabeth performed multiple tours in Germany for several consecutive years. She premiered with the Paganini Concerto No. 4 in Germany (live recording released by JPK Musik) and Bruch Concerto in China under the baton of Volker Hartung with the Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra. She recorded the majority of the violin score for the documentary, “Paul Mellon: In His Own Words”, which premiered at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. In 2018 (Germany), she played a newly-written concerto by English composer, Alexander Webb-Mitchell. She also performed as a soloist with the Pacific Symphony under Carl St. Clair; in an open auditorium holding about 25,000 people. Other notable events include her featuring as a solo artist with the Israel Chamber Orchestra, Feng Yuan String Chamber Orchestra, and Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra; performing the Antonio Vivaldi “Four Seasons” under Wim Steinmann and she even performed twice at the Kremlin Museum in Moscow. She also volunteers as an artist for the FSP: Fifty Shades of Purple Against Bullying, a non-profit organization that stands for resilience and community support aside from her horticultural practices.