Repertoire
Love and War, Baroque Style | Violin & Orchestra
Rachel Barton Pine serves as soloist and leader, transforming the symphony into a baroque orchestra in this program full of colorful and evocative music.
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American Traditions | Solo Violin or Violin & Piano
This program is a classical celebration of the violin’s American folk music roots, traversing the European dance music of early immigrants to its transformation into a uniquely American style thanks to the influence of African-American music-making.
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Dancing Together: Classical Violin Meets Scottish Fiddle | Violin & Orchestra
Rachel Barton Pine is featured as soloist in lush, Romantic classical works full of gorgeous traditional Scots tunes by Bruch and Mackenzie, interspersed with Celtic-flavored symphonic works.
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America's Cultural Stage | Violin & Piano
Black musicians have shaped classical music for centuries; this recital honors and recognizes the artists and art forms who have shaped our cultural heritage. Dvorak’s Sonatina is one of his American-flavored works, particularly inspired by the music of African Americans.
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Baroque to the Present | Violin & Harpsichord
Rachel Barton Pine and Jory Vinikour are both renowned for their interpretations of the music of J.S. Bach. They are also lifelong friends. The two musicians enjoy getting together to read sonatas whenever they are in the same city, and in 2018, realized a longtime dream of recording Bach’s six sonatas for violin and keyboard.
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An Evening with Clara, Marie, Amanda, and Johannes | Violin & Piano
This program celebrates the close-knit friendships and musical partnerships among Clara Schumann (1819-1896), Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Amanda Maier (1853-1894), and Marie Soldat (1863-1955). Brahms performed his own Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor with both Marie Soldat and Amanda Maier, and made numerous revisions to the score based on Maier’s advice. Clara Schumann was a close musical collaborator and lifelong friend of Brahms.
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Program Notes
Explore Rachel Barton Pine’s insightful program notes, where she delves into the rich histories, intricate details, and cultural significance of the works she has performed. Written with a performer’s perspective and a scholar’s precision, these notes offer a deeper understanding of beloved violin masterpieces.
Podcast
Listen to past episodes of Violin Adventures, Rachel’s engaging podcast where she shares fascinating stories from her career, insights into classical music, and lively conversations with music professionals. Whether exploring rare instruments or diving into the life of a traveling violinist, Rachel offers inspiration and education for music lovers everywhere.
Music by black composers
Music by Black Composers Mission
To inspire Black students to begin and continue instrumental training by showing them that they are an integral part of classical music’s past as well as its future.
To make the music of Black composers available to all people regardless of background or ethnicity.
To help bring greater diversity to the ranks of performers, composers, and audiences, and help change the face of classical music and its canon.
Rachel Barton Pine Foundation
Rachel Barton Pine Foundation
The Rachel Barton Pine Foundation is a charitable organization providing services and funding for classical music education, research, performances, and artists, to benefit listeners and learners alike.
Current projects include an instrument loan program, grants for education and career, support of classical music programs in developing nations, and creation of a supplemental curriculum of music for strings by composers of African descent.
The important work of the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation is only possible with your help! Please consider making a generous, tax-deductible donation to the RBP Foundation or to any of our programs. Gifts of any amount are helpful and welcome, and we would be happy to discuss creating a giving opportunity to fit your interests.
Accessibility Spotlights
Accessibility Spotlight Series
Rachel Barton Pine's Accessibility Spotlight series celebrates the achievements of musicians, composers, and industry leaders who are breaking barriers and advancing inclusivity in the arts.
Through compelling storytelling, the series highlights individuals who have overcome physical, social, or systemic challenges to make impactful contributions to music and accessibility advocacy. Rachel’s goal is to inspire audiences, amplify diverse voices, and create greater awareness about accessibility in the world of classical music and beyond.
