Dubossarskaya Kaler Olga
Main achievement
Violinist, Special Prize at the Rodolfo Lipizer International Competition
About
Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler is an internationally renowned violinist, praised by critics for her "deep and soulful sound" and for "powerful and enchanting interpretations." She has performed on three continents as a soloist, chamber musician, and art teacher, successfully balancing her performing and teaching careers. She has received numerous awards as a performer, including the Special Prize at the Rodolfo Lipizer International Competition in Italy and first prizes at the Northwestern and Thaviu-Isaak Competitions in the United States. She has appeared on the stages of legendary concert halls worldwide, such as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Berliner Philharmonie. Academically, Kaler holds a doctorate in music from Northwestern University Bienen School of Music and prior studies from the New England Conservatory, the Moscow State Conservatory, and the Stolyarsky Special Music School for Gifted Children in Odesa. He worked for fifteen years as a violin professor at DePaul University School of Music in Chicago, and since 2018, he has been part of the string faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Kaler has taught master classes at some of the most prestigious American music institutions, including the Eastman School of Music and Northwestern University, and regularly participates in international festivals such as the Keshet Eilon Mastercourse and the International Heifetz Institute. Beyond his performing and teaching activities, Kaler has also distinguished himself as an author of didactic books. His works "Scale System for Reluctant Scale Enthusiasts" and "An Effective Method for Teaching and Studying Violin Technique" have been enthusiastically received by musicians and educators worldwide. Described by top American specialists as "the book" and "the bible for violinists," these manuals have been integrated into the curricula of several prestigious conservatories in the United States and abroad. His students regularly participate in international competitions where they achieve remarkable results.
