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Elicia Silverstein is an Assistant Professor of Violin at the University of Delaware's School of Music, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She is a prominent violinist specializing in historical and modern instruments, renowned for performances across Baroque to 21st-century repertoire. Her work bridges avant-garde 20th-century Italian music and 17th-century stylus phantasticus traditions, supported by a Fulbright grant. She divides her time between Italy and the U.S., also serving as Artist-in-Residence at Washington National Cathedral.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music from The Colburn School's Conservatory of Music
- Master of Music (highest honours) from Conservatorium van Amsterdam
- Studies with mentors including Vera Beths, Anner Bylsma, and Lucy van Dael
Performance Highlights: Silverstein's discography includes the acclaimed album The Dreams and Fables I Fashion (Rubicon Classics, 2018). She has performed with ensembles like the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Barokkanerne, and at festivals such as Brighton Early Music Festival and Larvik Barokk. Her technical precision and "emotional intelligence" (Gramophone) are hallmarks of her artistry.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2018 BBC Music Magazine Rising Star
- Netherlands-America Foundation Fulbright Grant (2013)
Instruments: Plays a Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume violin (1856, Guarnerius del Gesù copy) and bows by Groppe, Ashmead, and Landwehr. She balances academic teaching with international concert engagements, advocating for cross-era musical dialogue.
