Rebecca Wishnia

Rebecca Wishnia is a freelance violinist and writer.

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Rebecca Wishnia - June 3, 2025

The brother-and-sister duo get their separate chances to shine in several lesser-known works for cello and piano.

Rebecca Wishnia - May 31, 2025

The superstar violinist partners with the orchestra in an all-Beethoven program that shows her at her inimitable best.

Rebecca Wishnia - April 18, 2025

The acclaimed young ensemble digs into works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Billy Childs in a polished performance at Herbst Theatre.

Rebecca Wishnia - April 14, 2025

Composer and percussionist Andy Akiho curates an adventurous program partly inspired by the art of Japanese American ceramicist Jun Kaneko.

Rebecca Wishnia - April 8, 2025

The violinist, joined by longtime collaborator Lambert Orkis, shines especially in the rarely played Sonata by Ottorino Respighi.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 29, 2025

The orchestra under guest conductor Juraj Valčuha plays a subtly defiant program that spotlights strong soloists, including violinist Gil Shaham.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 25, 2025

The orchestra’s concert at Davies Symphony Hall sees demonstrations, but conductor Lahav Shani and the musicians press forward.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 18, 2025

The bold and lively Czech ensemble does justice to a pair of underrated works by Tchaikovsky and Dvořák.

Rebecca Wishnia - February 28, 2025

The school’s partnership with artist management company Opus 3 has led to intriguing results, like this concert at Davies Symphony Hall.

Rebecca Wishnia - February 8, 2025

With Järvi conducting, the orchestra approaches Mahler’s Seventh with admirable risk and excitement, if not the polish of performances under MTT.