Artists

Biography:

A leading interpreter of music on the baroque and classical violins, Elizabeth Wallfisch is a favorite with both audiences and orchestras because of her virtuosity, sparkling personality and her impeccable musicianship. Her appearances are marked by a daring and spontaneous approach to performance that results in electrifying music-making.

Renowned not only as a prominent interpreter of 17th and 18th century violin music, she is also an inspiring leader and director. She has guest-directed many of the world’s best period orchestras, including the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Tafelmusik, Apollo’s Fire, the Hanover Band, L’Orfeo Barockorchester, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and the Philharmonia Baroque. modern-instrument orchestras, she has also directed the Israel Chamber Orchestra, and the Vancouver Symphony.