Vladimir Rufino
Violin
Brazilian-Canadian violinist Vladimir Rufino has brought his love of music to stages in South America and Europe as well as Canada and the United States. He holds a Doctor of Music degree from the University of Albert, a Master of Music degree and Artist Certificate from Azusa Pacific University (USA), and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Universidade Federal da Paraíba (Brazil). He has studied with Yerko Pinto Tabilo and Charles Stegeman. He has participated in music festivals and symposia in Brazil, Canada, and the United States including the Starling-Delay Symposium on Violin Studies at The Juilliard School.
Vladimir has performed with orchestras in Brazil, the United States, and Canada, on many occasions serving as soloist, concertmaster, and assistant concertmaster. His chamber music experience includes numerous international performances as part of the Quartet Quarta Dimensão, the Camerata Brasílica, the Villa-Lobos String Quartet, and the Vaughan String Quartet. Besides performing the standard classical repertoire, Vladimir has performed and recorded a number of works by Brazilian composers. Vladimir currently performs regularly with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and as first violin of the Vaughan String Quartet, which released its debut CD in 2018. In addition to his performance schedule, Vladimir adjudicates for festivals and competitions in Canada and teaches at the Winspear Conservatory of Music and Mount Royal University Conservatory of Music.
Teaching Quote/Philosophy:
I believe that teaching is an opportunity to inspire students to fully develop their potential as musicians.
Lesson Description:
Vladimir offers private violin and viola lessons in-person at Arts Habitat, located at 10131 97 St NW, and online for ages 7+ from beginner to advanced levels, including adults learning the instrument for the first time. The focus is on classical violin. Students will learn posture, positioning, sight reading, history of the violin, and composers.
Throughout the year, students will have opportunities to perform in recitals and participate in various masterclasses partnered with viola instructor Fabiola Amorim.
With Vladimir’s performance experience, students will receive invaluable insight and inspiration to pursue their own endeavors in performances, competitions, examinations, auditions, and post-secondary education.
Education and Certification:
Doctor of Music, University of Alberta
Master of Music and Artist Certificate, Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Music, Universidade Federal da Paraíba
Artist Diploma, Azusa Pacific University
