Gil Shaham

Violinist Gil Shaham entered the international spotlight in the 1990s as one of several young solo violinists vying for the attention of audiences the world over. Aided by positive publicity and an enviable recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon, Shaham proved, as a recitalist and through guest appearances with major orchestras, that he was an artist beyond the need for public relations buildup -- an artist whose musical gifts would assure him an ongoing presence among the world's leading string players. Shaham was born on February 19, 1971, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois...