Ani Kavafian

Ani Kavafian is a powerhouse Armenian-American violinist who’s spent decades dazzling audiences with her technical brilliance and expressive playing. Born in Istanbul and raised in the U.S., she studied at Juilliard and quickly became a sought-after soloist, performing with giants like the New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra. But she’s equally at home in chamber music, collaborating with icons like Yo-Yo Ma and regularly appearing at festivals like Marlboro and Mostly Mozart. Her recent recordings—spanning Mozart’s lyrical sonatas, fiery works by Babadjanian, and playful tributes to Fritz Kreisler—show off her versatility and deep connection to both Baroque and 20th-century repertoire.

When she’s not touring or recording, Kavafian shares her expertise as a professor at Yale School of Music and Juilliard. Fun fact: she’s part of a classical music dynasty—her sister Ida is also an acclaimed violinist, and they’ve often performed together. Whether teaching, tackling concertos, or exploring intimate sonatas, Kavafian’s passion for music shines through in every note.

Genres

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Bach: Six Sonatas for Violin and Fortepiano

Ani Kavafian

Album - 25 Tracks - Released June 1, 2009