Viola, Violin and Chamber Music

This concert will be the culminating event of the viola, violin and chamber music masterclass taught by Rivka Golani as part of Proto-fest 2026. The students will perform the repertoire they have worked on throughout the course, with Miquel Esquinas as collaborative pianist.

Rivka Golani is one of the most acclaimed and influential violists on today’s international music scene. Born in Israel and based in London, she combines her career as an international performer with an intense commitment to teaching. She is a professor at Trinity Laban College of Music and Dance, where she attracts students from all over the world thanks to her demanding, creative and deeply musical approach.

Her contributions to the development of viola technique have been decisive in the instrument’s modern evolution. Golani has expanded the expressive and technical possibilities of the viola and has shaped an approach to performance that has influenced both performers and contemporary composers. Her work has left a significant mark on the recent history of the instrument and continues to inspire new generations of musicians.