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朱利安．拉赫林 Julian Rachlin
朱利安．拉赫林的藝術生涯堪稱一段罕見的蛻變歷程—從享譽國際的音樂神童，成長為當今樂壇兼具深度與廣度的全方位音樂家。十四歲時，他與維也納愛樂管弦樂團及指揮大師穆提（Riccardo Muti）合作首演，成為該團史上最年輕的獨奏家。近四十年來，他以兼具深刻音樂表現力與精湛技巧的小提琴家身分活躍於世界舞臺，同時亦成功建立了指揮家、藝術總監及策展人的卓越聲譽。
身兼小提琴家與中提琴家，朱利安．拉赫林經常受邀與世界各大頂尖樂團合作，包括皇家大會堂管弦樂團、芝加哥交響樂團、巴伐利亞廣播交響樂團及香港管弦樂團等。他曾與多位國際知名指揮合作，包括馬里斯．楊頌斯（Mariss Jansons）、洛林．馬捷爾（Lorin Maazel）、丹尼爾．加蒂（Daniele Gatti）、克勞斯．麥凱萊（Klaus Mäkelä）、祖賓．梅塔（Zubin Mehta）、詹南德雷亞．諾塞達（Gianandrea Noseda）及桑圖－馬蒂亞斯．魯瓦利（Santtu-Matias Rouvali）等。他以精準細膩的技巧、充滿張力的詮釋及極具魅力的舞臺風采，成為當代最受推崇的演奏家之一。
過去二十年間，朱利安．拉赫林亦以指揮家身分建立舉足輕重的國際地位。他以嚴謹細緻的準備、對樂譜的深刻洞察，以及與樂團之間自然流暢的默契著稱，合作樂團包括BBC愛樂管弦樂團、歐洲室內樂團、芝加哥交響樂團、史卡拉愛樂管弦樂團（Filarmonica della Scala）、以色列愛樂管弦樂團、柏林音樂廳管弦樂團（Konzerthausorchester Berlin）、奧斯陸愛樂管弦樂團、皇家愛樂管弦樂團及維也納交響樂團等。
朱利安．拉赫林長期致力於與樂團建立深厚且持續的藝術合作關係。自2023年起，他擔任耶路撒冷交響樂團音樂總監，並於2025年率領樂團完成備受好評的首次國際巡演，同時推動一項兼具藝術成長、創新製作與國際巡演的多年發展計畫。自2023年起，他亦擔任挪威克里斯蒂安桑交響樂團（Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra）首席指揮；此前曾於2018至2023年間擔任該團首席客席指揮，並與樂團建立緊密的藝術夥伴關係，邀請葉菲姆．布朗夫曼（Yefim Bronfman）、雅妮娜．楊頌（Janine Jansen）及米沙．麥斯基（Mischa Maisky）等世界級音樂家合作，使樂團躍升為北歐最具活力的樂團之一。
2025/26樂季，他亦擔任德國萊茵蘭–普法爾茨邦立愛樂樂團（Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz）藝術合作夥伴，將以指揮及獨奏家雙重身分演出十五場音樂會。過去的重要職務尚包括芬蘭圖爾庫愛樂管弦樂團首席客席指揮（2017–2022）及英國皇家北方交響樂團（Royal Northern Sinfonia）首席藝術合作夥伴（2015–2020）。
除與樂團合作外，朱利安．拉赫林亦積極投入國際藝術交流，曾策劃及主持多項音樂節。目前擔任奧地利Herbstgold Festival藝術總監（2021年至今）。在他的帶領下，該音樂節匯聚世界頂尖音樂家，以創新的節目策劃及跨領域合作聞名，成功結合歐洲歷史文化遺產與當代表演藝術。
朱利安．拉赫林始終熱衷於跨界合作，曾與瑪塔．阿格麗希、雅妮娜．楊頌、葉夫根尼．季辛、米沙．麥斯基、約翰．馬可維奇（John Malkovich）、羅傑．摩爾爵士（Sir Roger Moore）、傑哈．德帕迪厄（Gérard Depardieu）及奧地利流行音樂巨星烏多．尤爾根斯（Udo Jürgens）等合作演出。作曲家萊拉．奧爾巴赫（Lera Auerbach）、吉亞．坎切利（Giya Kancheli）、潘德列茨基（Krzysztof Penderecki）及范吉利斯（Vangelis）皆曾將新作交由他世界首演，其中潘德列茨基更有多部重要作品題獻予他。
他為德意志留聲機、Sony Classical及Warner Classics錄製的眾多專輯，展現廣泛的曲目視野及獨樹一幟的音樂詮釋，廣獲樂評讚譽。憑藉其對古典音樂的卓越貢獻，他榮獲多項國際獎項與榮譽，並擔任聯合國兒童基金會親善大使。
朱利安．拉赫林出生於立陶宛，三歲起定居維也納，曾師事Boris Kuschnir及Pinchas Zukerman學習小提琴，並向馬里斯．楊頌斯、Sophie Rachlin及丹尼爾．加蒂研習指揮。如今，他不僅是一位兼具小提琴演奏、中提琴演奏與指揮才能的全方位藝術家，更透過舞臺演出、指揮工作及大型文化活動策劃，持續展現對藝術卓越的不懈追求。
朱利安．拉赫林目前演奏的樂器包括一把1704年製史特拉底瓦里名琴「ex-Liebig」及一把1785年製Lorenzo Storioni中提琴，均由Dkfm. Angelika Prokopp Privatstiftung慷慨借予使用；琴弦則由Thomastik-Infeld贊助提供。巡演之餘，他與妻子Sarah及愛犬Rupert定居於維也納。
Julian Rachlin’s career is a rare story of artistic evolution – from one of the world’s most celebrated child prodigies to a fully-fledged, multidimensional musician at the summit of his profession. Since making his debut with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra & Riccardo Muti at the age of just 14 (the youngest soloist in history to perform with the orchestra), for nearly four decades he has captivated audiences worldwide as a violinist of expressive depth and technical brilliance, whilst simultaneously forging a stellar reputation as a conductor, artistic director, and creative innovator.
As violinist and violist, Rachlin regularly appears with the most prestigious orchestras on every continent, from the Royal Concertgebouw and Chicago Symphony to the Bavarian Radio Symphony and Hong Kong Philharmonic. He enjoys collaborations with many of the world’s most celebrated conductors – ranging from such legendary figures as the late Mariss Jansons and Lorin Maazel, to Daniele Gatti, Klaus Mäkelä, Zubin Mehta, Gianandrea Noseda, Santtu-Matias Rouvali, and beyond. His artistry is marked by a compelling blend of precision, intensity, and charisma that has made him one of the most admired performers of his generation.
Over the past two decades, Rachlin has also established himself as an equally commanding presence on the podium. Known for his meticulous preparation, deep insight into the score, and instinctive rapport with musicians, he conducts leading ensembles such as the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Filarmonica della Scala, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Oslo Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, amongst others.
Rachlin is deeply committed to cultivating close and enduring artistic partnerships with ensembles. Since 2023, he serves as Music Director of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (Israel), leading its acclaimed debut international tour in 2025, and spearheading an ambitious multi- year strategy of artistic growth, transformative projects, and global touring. Also since 2023, he is Chief Conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (Norway), where – following his tenure as Principal Guest Conductor (2018–2023) – he has forged a dynamic artistic partnership and welcomed leading guest artists (such as Yefim Bronfman, Janine Jansen, and Mischa Maisky), firmly establishing the orchestra as one of Scandinavia’s most vibrant ensembles. Rachlin appears as Artistic Partner of the Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz (Germany) in 15 concerts as conductor and soloist during the 2025/2026 concert season. Previous titled positions include Principal Guest Conductor of Finland’s Turku Philharmonic (2017–2022), and Principal Artistic Partner of England’s Royal Northern Sinfonia (2015–2020).
In addition to his work with orchestras, Rachlin is a passionate advocate for artistic exchange and has led numerous festivals over the course of his career – currently serving as Artistic Director of the Herbstgold Festival at the Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria (2021-present). Under his leadership, the festival has become a magnet for world-class artists, innovative programming, and interdisciplinary collaborations, bringing together the tradition of one of Europe’s most storied cultural sites with the vibrancy of contemporary performance.
Throughout his career, Rachlin has sought out creative partnerships across disciplines, uniting with such figures as Martha Argerich, Janine Jansen, Evgeny Kissin, Mischa Maisky, John Malkovich, Sir Roger Moore, Gérard Depardieu, and Austrian pop superstar Udo Jürgens. Composers including Lera Auerbach, Giya Kancheli, Krzysztof Penderecki, and Vangelis have entrusted him with world premieres, with Penderecki dedicating several major works to him. Rachlin’s critically acclaimed recordings for Deutsche Grammophon, Sony Classical, and Warner Classics showcase a wide- ranging repertoire and a distinctive interpretive voice, earning praise for their artistic insight and emotional power. He has received numerous prizes and accolades for his work in the field of classical music, and is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Born in Lithuania and raised in Vienna from the age of three, Julian Rachlin studied the violin with Boris Kuschnir and Pinchas Zukerman, and conducting with Mariss Jansons, Sophie Rachlin, and Daniele Gatti. Today, he is recognised not only as an artist of remarkable versatility, but as a powerful creative force whose work – whether on stage, on the podium, or in shaping major cultural events – reflects an unshakable commitment to artistic excellence.
Julian Rachlin plays on the 1704 “ex-Liebig” Stradivarius violin and a 1785 Lorenzo Storioni viola, on loan from the Dkfm. Angelika Prokopp Privatstiftung, and his strings are kindly sponsored by Thomastik-Infeld. When not on tour, he resides in Vienna with his wife, Sarah, and their dog, Rupert.
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