EMIL ALTSCHULER
VIOLIN
Acclaimed violinist, Emil Altschuler, performs with incredible technique, magnificent expression and a profound artistry across a wide-ranging repertoire. The Boston Globe writes “top notch” of Altschuler’s performance. The Strad praises “Passion and portamento from a young American violinist”, and The Whole Note writes “There’s a decidedly old-style feel to…very reminiscent of Heifetz.” Erick Friedman, master violinist and protégé of the legendary Jascha Heifetz, wrote “…a truly outstanding violinist of his generation…and sound and accuracy of intonation that are truly extraordinary.”
He received his Bachelor of Music from The Juilliard School where he studied with Dorothy DeLay and Naoko Tanaka, and his Masters of Music from The Yale School of Music, studying under Erick Friedman.
His brilliant technique and vigorous performances received energetic ovations in venues such as Lincoln Center, San Francisco’s Helen Von Ammon’s Emerging Artist Series, The Aspen Music Festival, and Italy’s Castello di Galeazza. As a featured soloist, he has appeared with the Aspen Young Artist’s Orchestra, Binghamton Philharmonic, Binghamton University Chamber Orchestra, Parkway Concert Orchestra, Harvard Summer School Orchestra, Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra, Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, and the Young Artists Debut Orchestra.
Emil maintains an active career as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician. He served as concertmaster of the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra under Max Hobart and Mark Latham, and he has performed in the Filarmonica del Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Italy. As a recitalist, Emil has collaborated with pianists Ayke Agus and Thomas Pandolfi, among others.
His debut album “Emil Altschuler – Violin”, includes works by Paganini, Wieniawski, Massenet, and Vivaldi, and his second solo album includes music by Ravel, Albeniz, Poulenc, Bartok. He also recorded “Diablo y Tango” with guitar, which included works by de Falla and Piazzolla. He was selected by renowned author and violin pedagogue Janice Tucker Rhoda to record ‘The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner’ Books 1 and 3, published by Carl Fischer Music.
Extensively involved in music education, he has served at New England Conservatory as Head of Strings for the Festival Youth Orchestra, chamber music coach at the School of Continuing Education and Preparatory School, and instructor at Northeastern University. He was also an instructor at Community Music Program at Tufts University as well as violin coach for the Tufts Youth Philharmonic. In 2017, he served as artist faculty at InterHarmony. Most recently, he has joined the faculties of Dana Hall School of Music and The Fenn School.
In 2019, Emil founded the Altschuler Summer Music Institute (ASMI) at the Conservatorio Statale di Studi Musicali “G. Lettimi” in Rimini, Italy. ASMI was conceived with the educational purpose of improving musicians of all levels and ages that desire to develop their technique and artistry, through participation in masterclasses, private lessons, chamber music, and orchestra, taught by world renowned artists from The Juilliard School, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the New England Conservatory, Bologna Conservatory (Italy), Rossini Conservatory (Italy) and SookMyung Women’s University (South Korea), and the Royal College of Music, among others.
The institute creates high level musical opportunities for all of the participants: students, teachers and professionals. It is a diverse, inclusive, and immersive program, with an intense yet fun atmosphere, that inspires the growth and development of the students during the year. This summer, the ASMI Chamber Orchestra has been invited to perform in Teatro Galli (Rimini). For more info, visit www.altschulersummermusicinstitute.com
As an offshoot of his institute, Emil tours extensively in the ASMI Chamber Ensemble with pianist Thomas Pandolfi, and cellist Allison Eldredge. They have performed at the Utica Chamber Music Society, Portsmouth Athenaeum Chamber Music, and Tuesday’s Music Live, among other concert series. They also invite colleagues and students from ASMI to perform with them in larger chamber pieces.
Emil lives with his family in Natick, MA, where he maintains an active private studio and teaches online. In his free time, he enjoys reading and investing. For more information, visit www.emilaltschuler.com.