Martin Beaver

Martin Beaver is a Professor of Violin and former Co-Director of String Chamber Music studies (2013–2018) at the Colburn School in Los Angeles. A world-renowned violinist, he was First Violin of the Tokyo String Quartet (2002–2013), performing globally in venues like Carnegie Hall and Berliner Philharmonie. He has collaborated with leading artists such as Leon Fleisher and Pinchas Zukerman, and recorded extensively on labels including Harmonia Mundi and Naxos.

His education includes studies under Victor Danchenko, Josef Gingold, and Henryk Szeryng. Beaver is a laureate of major competitions (Queen Elisabeth, Montreal, Indianapolis) and a recipient of the Sanford Medal (Yale) and Virginia-Parker Prize (Canada Council). He has taught at institutions like the Royal Conservatory of Music, University of British Columbia, Peabody Conservatory, and New York University.

Beaver’s discography spans classical to contemporary works, including performances on the 1727 Stradivarius violin. He is a sought-after educator, conducting masterclasses worldwide and serving on competition juries (e.g., Banff International String Quartet Competition).