Rebekka Hartmann
Violin Concerto Faculty | Stradivari Violinist (1675 “Hartmann Stradivari”)
Rebekka Hartmann
Violin Concerto Faculty
Stradivari Violinist (1675 “Hartmann Stradivari”)
Biography
Rebekka Hartmann began playing the violin at the age of five with Suzuki teacher Helge Thelen. She studied in Munich with Prof. Andreas Reiner and later in Los Angeles with Prof. Alice Schoenfeld, receiving further artistic inspiration from masterclasses with Rainer Kussmaul and
Josef Kröner.
A prizewinner at numerous international competitions, Hartmann gained early acclaim with distinctions such as the International Henri Marteau Violin Competition (2005), the “Pacem in Terris” International Music Competition in Bayreuth (2004), and the prestigious Jascha Heifetz
Scholarship (USA, 2002). Her international concert career has led to collaborations with renowned conductors including Christoph Eschenbach, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Enoch zu Guttenberg, and Kent Nagano. She has performed as a soloist throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States, appearing at major festivals such as the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, Hohenloher Kultursommer, and
Weilburger Schlosskonzerte.
Hartmann’s repertoire spans from early Baroque to contemporary music, reflected in her extensive discography. Her acclaimed recording Birth of The Violin (Solo Musica, 2011) received the ECHO Klassik Award in 2012 for “Best Solo Recording of the Year.” Other notable releases include Views from Ararat (2015, Farao Classics), Paul Juon: Complete Works for Two Violins and Piano (2015, Musiques Suisses), and Violin Concertos by Tartini, Haydn & Mendelssohn (2018, Solo Musica), which was nominated for the 2019 ICMA.
Her 2025 album with Farao Classics features works by K.A. Hartmann and Maurice Ravel, along with the world premiere of Aziza Sadikova’s Violin Concerto “Stradivari”, recorded with the Rachmaninoff International Orchestra under Kent Nagano. Rebekka Hartmann performs on a 1675 Antonio Stradivari violin, known as the “Hartmann Stradivari.”
Career Highlights
Awards & Recognition
- International Henri Marteau Competition (2005) – Distinction
- Pacem in Terris International Music Competition (2004) – Prizewinner
- Jascha Heifetz Scholarship (2002, USA)
- ECHO Klassik Award for “Birth of The Violin” (2012)
- ICMA nomination for Violin Concertos by Tartini, Haydn & Mendelssohn (2019)
International Performances
- Soloist and chamber musician across Europe, Asia, and the United States
- Performed at major festivals including Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, Hohenloher Kultursommer, Weilburger Schlosskonzerte
- Collaborated with conductors Christoph Eschenbach, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Enoch zu Guttenberg, and Kent Nagano
- Recorded works including “Birth of The Violin,” Views from Ararat, Paul Juon: Complete Works for Two Violins and Piano, and Ravel & Aziza Sadikova Violin Concerto premiere
Instruments & Special Projects
- Plays a 1675 Antonio Stradivari violin, “Hartmann Stradivari”
Masterclass with Rebekka Hartmann
German violinist Rebekka Hartmann is celebrated for her expressive artistry and versatile repertoire, spanning Baroque to contemporary music. A prizewinner at international competitions including the Henri Marteau and “Pacem in Terris,” she has performed worldwide with conductors such as Christoph Eschenbach, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Kent Nagano, and at major festivals including Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival and Weilburger Schlosskonzerte. Her acclaimed recordings include Birth of the Violin (ECHO Klassik Award) and the 2025 world premiere of Aziza Sadikova’s Violin Concerto “Stradivari.”
Specializations
Violin solo and chamber repertoire, Baroque to contemporary music, Competition preparation, Performance interpretation
Teaching Philosophy
Encourages technical precision and expressive depth, guiding students to develop individual musical voices, stylistic understanding, and performances that combine artistry with emotional clarity.