Miriam Fried has been recognized for many years as one of the world’s preeminent violinists. A consummate musician – equally accomplished as recitalist, concerto soloist or chamber musician – she has been heralded for her “fiery intensity and emotional depth” (Musical America) as well as for her technical mastery. Ms. Fried has played with virtually every major orchestra in the United States and Europe; recital tours have taken her to all of the major music centers in North America and to Brussels, London, Milan, Munich, Rome, Paris, Salzburg, Stockholm and Zurich.

Ms. Fried is also an active teacher and a champion of new music. She recently premiered a violin concerto written for her by Donald Erb with the Grand Rapids Symphony and recorded the work for Koss. Since 1993 she has been Artistic Director of the Ravinia Institute, one of the country’s leading summer programs for young musicians. Her involvement there has included regular performances at the Ravinia Festival, including recitals and concerts with the Chicago Symphony. In Boston, she teaches at New England Conservatory.

Miriam Fried’s successful solo career was launched in 1968 after she was awarded First Prize in Genoa’s Paganini International Competition. Three years later she claimed top honors in the Queen Elizabeth International Competition, where she gained further world attention by becoming the first woman ever to win the prestigious award. Born in Romania, Fried emigrated to Israel with her family at age 2. Praise for Ms. Fried’s musicianship has come from throughout the world, but perhaps the highest compliment comes from her former teacher Mr. Gingold, who described Fried as “one of the great violinists of this age.”