“Inquisitiveness keeps one youthful”
15 November 2017
Violinist and conductor (sometimes both at the same time), viola player and chamber musician, teacher and philanthropist… Born in Lithuania but resident since childhood in Vienna, Julian Rachlin is one of those rare musician personalities whose diversity and energy is difficult to formulate in words. As one of the most in-demand artists of our day, he takes to the stage of the Grand Hall on 22 November at the head of English Chamber Orchestra, which boasts a tradition going back TO close on 60 years. He conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and Violin Concerto, the latter also as solo instrumentalist. In this interview with Concert Magazine, he speaks about his multifaceted activities, the musical upbringing of young people, Bartók, and the role of music in public life.