"Rudens Turku displays a fiery zeal,
seriousness of purpose and a clear-headed intelligence..."
Grammophone Magazine

Rudens Turku, Violinist

Rudens Turkus’ playing is a deeply moving listening experience, both on world stages and in award-winning recordings. As a professor and lecturer in Europe and Asia he encourages a new generation of musicians not only to master technical skills but also to draw expressive power from their own individual stories. In his role as founder and artistic director of the prestigious Musiktage Starnberg and Seefeld festivals, he creates yearly immersive learning environments for artistic growth and a hub for intercultural musical exchange. As the driving force behind numerous additional projects he focuses his energy alongside his successful solo career on building platforms to support young talents worldwide, especially those starting their journeys under challenging circumstances.

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Latest Recording

Piazzolla 100

After just a few measures of this album, listeners can experience what Rudens Turku emphasizes in his interpretations: to "sink into the sound" with him. It is a sensitive exploration of the theme of migration in the touching works of composer Astor Piazzolla.