In both art and life, violinist Rachel Barton Pine has an extraordinary ability to connect with people. Celebrated as a leading interpreter of great classical and contemporary works, her performances combine her innate gift for emotional communication and her scholarly fascination with historical research. She plays with passion and conviction across an extensive repertoire, thrilling audiences with her dazzling technique, lustrous tone and infectious joy in musicmaking. “An exciting, boundary-defying performer— Pine displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon.”–The Washington Post “Striking and charismatic . . . she demonstrated a bravura technique and soulful musicianship.”–The New York Times