Vadim Tchijik, violin

Violinist Vadim Tchijik performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, with appearances in more than thirty countries. Born in Moscow, he began studying violin at six and gave his first concert at eight. He graduated with highest honors from the Tchaikovsky Central Music School and continued his studies in Lyon and Cologne.

A prizewinner at the Paganini, Tchaikovsky and Lipizer international competitions and recipient of France’s Juventus Award, Tchijik has appeared at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Berlin’s Konzerthaus, Leipzig’s Gewandhaus and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall. His chamber music partners have included Emmanuel Pahud, Pieter Wispelwey, David Geringas, Alexander Melnikov and Anne Queffélec.

His recordings have been released by Lyrinx, Polymnie, Exton and NovAntiqua, among other labels. Alongside his performing career, he is the founder and director of Les Virtuoses and artistic director of several French music festivals. He regularly gives masterclasses in Europe, South America and Asia. Tchijik plays a Ferdinando Gagliano violin made in Naples in 1775.