Instructor Biographies

Yuriy Mikhlin, Violin

Yuriy Mikhlin has been a professional violinist in Russia and then in the Pacific Northwest for more than 35 years. At the age of 23, he graduated from the Kiev Conservatory with honors. His most influential teacher was a student of David Oystrakh. From 1969 to 1974, he was an Assistant Principal and soloist of the Kiev Chamber Orchestra, and from 1974-1991, Assistant Principal for the Kiev Opera & Ballet Orchestra. During his 20-year career as a violinist with the Kiev Opera and Ballet, Yuriy performed in Asia, Russia, and Europe. He was also a faculty member of Kiev Music School #32 and Glier College of Music.

Since moving to Seattle in 1991, he has founded a local studio and has continued providing his pedagogy expertise. Since 1993, he's been a member of the Northwest Chamber Orchestra and a principal violinist of the Federal Way Symphony. He's also the principal second violin in Seattle Chamber Orchestra, and a member of Seattle Violin Virtuos. Yuriy is actively involved in chamber concert arena and his chamber performances have been particularly highly praised.

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For scheduling please call Yuriy at 206-789-5967 or email yuriy.mikhlin@gmail.com.