The German-Brazilian violinist Nicolas Koeckert, who comes from a traditional musical family, was born 1979 in Munich, Germany. At the age of 5 he already recieved as a gift his first violin from his grandfather

In 2001, Nicolas Koeckert won the first prize at the ‘International Competition for Young Violinists Novosibirsk’ in Russia, where he also received the special prize for the best performance

Nicolas Koeckert press reviews Abendzeitung (Munich, Germany - Herkulessaal) … serene through all the concerto’s twists and turns … he displays remarkable artistic rigour …

Nicolas Koeckert recordings / discography Khachaturian Violin Concerto and Concert-Rhapsody Nicolas Koeckert, Violin Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London Label: Naxos Release: April 2009  Works