"Absolutely first rank bravura violin playing - the kind one hears from the top few on today's concert stages."

Los Angeles Press

Dr Rimma Sushanskaya is one of the leading violinists of her generation. As the last student and protégée of the legendary David Oistrakh, she continues the great Russian string-playing tradition. Her wide array of opulent tone colours, her gripping expressive virtuosity, and her ever-present rhythmic vitality have won audience ovations and critical plaudits on three continents.

This site provides a wide range of information on the work of Rimma Sushanskaya.  You can find out more in general about Rimma Sushanskaya, including her teaching, by visiting the About Rimma page, you can read about her past, present and future performances by following the Performances, and Discography and you can read about her Conducting career by visiting the relevant page.  if you would like to listen to Rimma, or watch her perform please visit the newly updated Media Clips link.

During August each year Rimma Sushanskaya organises a summer International Virtuoso Violin Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon. This year (2008) the 7th Bach & Paganini Festival for Violin Players is planned, starting on the 3rd. of August. This is not only for the benefit of very talented young musicians from all over the world, but also provides opportunities for music lovers to attend festival concerts.  You can read more by following the Virtuoso Violin link.

Finally, you are welcome to contact Rimma Sushanskaya by using the link from the Contact Us page.  While every effort is made to respond as soon as possible, please be aware that because of performance and conducting commitments a  reply may be delayed.  We do, however, always thank you for your interest.

You are welcome to look around.

Rimma Sushanskaya

Site updated August 2008