Julian Rachlin

Julian Rachlin grew up in Vienna and studied violin with Boris Kuschnir and Pinchas Zukerman. At fourteen he made his debut with the Vienna Philharmonic under Riccardo Muti. He also plays viola; his training as a conductor included work with Mariss Jansons and Daniele Gatti.

Rachlin has been Chief Conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra since 2023. From 2023 to 2026 he was Music Director of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. He has been Artistic Director of the HERBSTGOLD Festival in Eisenstadt since 2021.

As a soloist and chamber musician he works with artists including Martha Argerich, Janine Jansen and Mischa Maisky. His recordings have appeared on Deutsche Grammophon, Sony Classical and Warner Classics.