Robert Uchida is a Canadian violinist[1] hailed for his “ravishing sound, eloquence and hypnotic intensity” (Strings magazine).
His teachers and mentors include Andrew Dawes, Morry Kernerman, Patinka Kopec, Heratch Manoukian, David Stewart, and Pinchas Zukerman.
Prior to his appointments with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Nova Scotia, Robert was invited to perform as Associate Concertmaster of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2005–2006 season.
Uchida performs on the "de Long Tearse" 1770 G. B. Guadagnini violin (formerly owned by Andrew Dawes) with Vision Solo Titanium strings by Thomastik-Infeld Vienna.
Robert serves on the faculty at the University of Alberta and has held teaching positions at Acadia University, the Manhattan School of Music Precollege, and the National Arts Centre of Canada’s Young Artists Program.