Misha Keylin

Misha Keylin (born 1970) is a Russian-American violinist. Keylin has garnered numerous awards (including "Critic’s Choice" by The New York Times, Gramophone and The Strad) for his complete CD series for Naxos of the seven Henry Vieuxtemps’ Violin Concertos. These recordings have sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. Born in 1970, Misha Keylin began musical studies with his mother in St. Petersburg, Russia. He immigrated to the United States when he was nine and was accepted as a student by the Dorothy DeLay at The Juilliard School. Keylin went on to capture top prizes in the Hannover, Paganini, Sarasate and Viña del Mar competitions. He currently resides in New York and performs on a violin made by Antonio Gagliano in 1831. In 2011, Keylin became a founding member of the Hermitage Piano Trio.