Stephan Picard is one of the most influential violinists and educators of his generation. As a professor at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin, he has been guiding young musicians on their path to artistic independence for decades. His international concert career as a soloist and chamber musician has taken him to prestigious venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Many of his students are now making their own mark on the music world.