Erika Raum

Canadian violinist Erika Raum began playing professionally at the age of twelve, and quickly rose through the ranks. She took first place at the 1992 Joseph Szigeti International Violin Competition in Budapest as well as the award for best interpretation of a Mozart concerto. She has returned on many occasions to perform in Hungary, Portugal, Sweden, Austria, Germany, England, Italy and France. She has appeared as guest artist with such orchestras as the Budapest Radio Orchestra, the Szombathely Symphony Orchestra, the Austro-Hungarian Orchestra, and the Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra.

A distinguished musician abroad, Raum performs frequently throughout her homeland with orchestral appearances in cities such as Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Halifax, and Edmonton. Both a recitalist and chamber musician, some of her recent international highlights include the Festival Pablo Casals in Prades, France, Beethoven Festival in Warsaw, the BargeMusic Festival in New York, and the Seattle Chamber Music Festival. Her performances are heard on an array of radio networks, including the CBC across Canada and National Public Radio in the US.