The professional career of violinist Philip Vaiman has taken him to concert halls around the globe and premier recording studios. In his performances he demonstrates his great desire for expressive and imaginative music-making. Vaiman’s profound musicality and unlimited technical possibilities have captured audiences in Europe, America, and Asia.

Philip Vaiman has been the recipient of many awards such as: “The Award of the Leni Fe Bland Foundation,” “The Sophia Guzik Foundation Award,” “The Julia F. Lotze Prize for String Players,” “The Winner of the Atwater Kent Concerto Competition,” “The Leroy Collins Memorial Scholarship,” “The Member of the Pi Kappa Lambda the National Music Honor Society,” and “The Silver Medalist of the 2023 Euterpe Music Awards.”

Philip started playing violin at the age of four. At the age of five, he was admitted to the Gnesin Academy of Music, and had his first public appearance at the age of seven. By the time he graduated from the renowned academy, he had performed as a soloist and chamber musician in England, Israel, Russia, and Cyprus. Philip continued his education at the Maymonedes Academy, UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), and USC (University of Southern California), graduating Cum Laude with a Master’s Degree in Music.

Philip has performed in major halls across the world and at international festivals including The Huddersfield International Music Festival in England, The Spoleto Music Festival in Italy, The Music Festival of Pitea in Sweden, The Hvar International Summer Festival in Croatia, The Soesterberg International Music Festival in the Netherlands, and the Bruman Chamber Music Festival in California.

Philip Vaiman’s recordings are featured on the soundtracks of award-winning motion pictures, documentaries, and commercials. He has also appeared on screen in such blockbusters as “The Wedding Planner”, “Amy’s O’s”, and “Spider-Man 3.” Philip has recorded and performed with a diverse roster of artists including Aretha Franklin, Sting, Taylor Swift, Tony Bennet, Pharrell Williams, Shakira, Michael Jackson, Dido, Andrea Bocelli, Adam Lambert, Robin Thicke, Sebastian Yatra, Juan Gabriel, Googoosh, Josh Groban, Amanda McBroom, Dwight Yoakam, Dave Matthew, Brad Mehidau, Nina Whitaker, Sheryl Crow, Lenka, Tori Amos, Nerina Pallot, Marty Friedman, and Alan Parson, as well as such bands as Pearl Jam, Goo Goo Dolls, Crash Kings, Buffy Clyro, Low Stars, Brocken Bells, Pentatonix, KISS and Guns N’ Roses.

Since 2018, Philip has been a Grammy Voting Member at the Recording Academy.

Philip Vaiman stays active as a soloist, chamber music performer, and recording artist. For bookings please contact philipvaimanmusic@gmail.com