Rachel Barton Pine

Rachel Barton Pine (born Rachel Elizabeth Barton, October 11, 1974) is an American violinist. She debuted with the Chicago Symphony at age 10, and was the first American and youngest ever gold medal winner of the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition. The Washington Post wrote that she "displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon."

Rachel Barton Pine
Pine performing at the Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. in 2011
Background information
Birth nameRachel Elizabeth Barton
Born (1974-10-11) October 11, 1974
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresClassical, baroque, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Violinist
Years active1981–present
Websiterachelbartonpine.com

Pine tours worldwide as a soloist with prestigious orchestras, has an active recording career, and has run the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation since 2001, which provides services and funding to promote classical music education and performances.

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