Alissa Margulis

Alissa Margulis, a violinist and instrumental training faculty member at Folkwang University of the Arts, is renowned for her expressive performances and international collaborations. Born in Germany to a distinguished Russian musical family, she studied under Professor Zakhar Bron at the Cologne University of Music and later with Pavel Vernikov and Julian Rachlin at the Conservatorium Wien and Konservatorium Wien, respectively.

• Education: Master of Music (2011) in Violin
• Masterclass Participation: Vladimir Spivakov, Augustin Dumay, Salvatore Accardo

Her research interests center on violin performance, chamber music dynamics, and intercultural artistic collaboration, informed by her extensive global concert engagements. Margulis’ discography includes over a dozen CDs featuring composers like Schnittke and Shostakovich.

Scientific Awards & Recognitions:

• Viotti Vercelli Competition Prize
• Wieniawski Competition Award
• European Foundation for Culture Young Artists Prize