Robert Uchida

Instructor, Violin

BMus (University of Ottawa), MMus (Manhattan School of Music)

Canadian violinist Robert Uchida has been hailed for his "ravishing sound, eloquence and hypnotic intensity" (Strings Magazine).

Robert joined the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as Concertmaster in 2013, having previously held the same position with Symphony Nova Scotia for seven years. Robert was also invited to perform as Associate Concertmaster of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in the 2005-2006 season. Engagements as a guest leader have included projects with the Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic, Royal Flemish Philharmonic and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Robert's CD recordings include "Requiem 21.5: Violin Concerto" by Tim Brady for CentreDiscs, which won Classical Recording of the Year at the ECMAs, and the "Sonata for Unaccompanied Violin" by Andrew Violette for Innova Records.

A passionate teacher, Robert serves on the faculty at the University of Alberta and has held teaching positions at Acadia University, the Manhattan School of Music and the National Arts Centre of Canada's Young Artists Program. His students have continued their studies at the Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music and Guildhall School in London, and perform in ensembles in North America and Europe.

Robert holds a Master's Degree in Violin Performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Ottawa. His teachers have included Patinka Kopec, Heratch Manoukian, David Stewart and Pinchas Zukerman.

Robert loves volunteering and is honoured to have been inducted into the Ronald McDonald House's Character Club in Edmonton. He performs on a rare 1770 Guadagnini violin with Vision Solo Titanium strings by Thomastik-Infeld Vienna.

Representative Works

CD Recordings:

"Requiem 21.5" Violin Concerto by Tim Brady
Robert Uchida with Symphony Nova Scotia, conducted by Bernhard Gueller
Winner of the 2016 Classical Recording of the Year at the ECMAs
CentreDiscs

"Sonata for Unaccompanied Violin" by Andrew Violette
Robert Uchida
Innova Recordings [Naxos]

"Alpine Symphony" by Richard Strauss
Guest Concertmaster with the Royal Flemish Philharmonic, conducted by Edo de Waart
Royal Flemish Philharmonic Live

Video Recording:

"Parasol" by Sarah Slean arranged by Christos Hatzis
Robert Uchida with Sarah Slean and Symphony Nova Scotia, conducted by Bernhard Gueller
CBC Music