The acclaimed violinist, winner of BBC Music Magazine's two thousand twenty-three Recording of the Year, will connect the Canadian period orchestra in two thousand twenty-four More news the brilliant violinist Rachel Podger, whose solo violin release Tutta Sola won Recording of the Year at the two thousand twenty-three BBC Music Magazine Awards.

Rachel has been appointed principal visitor director with the internationally renowned orchestra, Tafelmusik, to start in autumn 2024. Rachel also has a packed release schedule coming up, including a Vivaldi Concertos 7CD box-set and a disc of music by CPE Bach with the pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout. Both are set for release in April two thousand twenty-three.

Based in Toronto, Tafelmusik is an internationally renowned period orchestra, revered for its dynamic, inspiring performances and award-winning recordings and films. 'We are thrilled to welcome Rachel as Tafelmusik’s principal visitor director for our 24-25 and 25-26 seasons,' said Tafelmusik artistic co-directors Brandon Chui, Dominic Teresi and Cristina Zacharias. 'Rachel will connect us for several concerts each season, as well as for tours and recordings.

Our recent concerts with her were electrifying, sensitive and virtuosic, and d magical experiences for musicians and audience alike. Rachel is one of today’s grand inspiring artists and we cannot wait to cooperate more with her!' Rachel has recently performed with Tafelmusik on La Passione, a programme of Haydn and Mozart for which she served as both soloist and director.