Internationally acclaimed violinist Hilary Hahn has been appointed a visiting professor at London's Royal Academy of Music. In that capacity, she will lead masterclasses, and develop and mentor student projects.
"I'm thrilled to be joining the Royal Academy of Music as Visiting Professor," expressed Hahn. "Within the classical music world, knowledge being passed from generation to generation is key in ensuring both artistic individuality and healthy collaboration. Having the chance to do so at the revered Academy is an honor, and I can't wait to hear what these young musicians will be offering the generations to come."
Graham Mitchell, the RAM's Head of Strings, was similarly pleased: "It is such an amazing privilege to be able to welcome Hilary Hahn as Visiting Professor at the Royal Academy of Music. She truly is one of the most illustrious, inquisitive and inspiring artists of our generation and I know our students will benefit greatly from her presence here."
A three-time Grammy Award winner, Hahn, in the words of the RAM website, "melds expressive musicality and technical expertise with a diverse repertoire." She is a champion of contemporary music, having commissioned several works including Antón García Abril's "6 Partitas," Einojuhani Rautavaara's "Deux Sérénades" recorded in Hahn's 2021 album, "Paris," and a set of encore pieces released in the album, "In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores."
Hahn has also served as artist-in-residence at London's Wigmore Hall, and Yale University, and is currently artist-in-residence at the New York Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Juilliard School's Visiting Artist in the Music Division.
She begins her role at the Royal Academy of Music in September 2024. Her colleagues will include some of the world's foremost string players such as violist Timothy Ridout, and cellists Steven Isserlis and RAM alumnus Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
