Vadim Repin

Violinist Vadim Repin parlayed his experiences as a child prodigy and competition winner into a career as a major recording artist and international performing star. He is regarded as one of the leading violinists of his generation. Repin was born on August 31, 1971, in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia, which was then part of the Soviet Union. He took up the violin at age five, and his teacher quickly recommended him for studies with the top Novosibirsk violin teacher Zakhar Bron. By seven, he was giving concerts, including a concerto performance with a local orchestra. At 11, Re...