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Born in Salzburg, Austria
Member since 01.03.1990
Biography
Salzburg-born Eva-Maria Tomasi comes from a musical family. She was introduced to chamber music at the age of five through her two older brothers, an influence that would inspire her throughout her life. She also received her first instruction from her brothers’ violin teacher. While still at secondary school, she studied under Paul Roczek and Sandor Vegh at the Mozarteum Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Salzburg, now the Mozarteum University.
She graduated with her concert diploma at the age of 21, and received an award from the Ministry of Science and Research to assist further studies. Masterclasses with Norbert Brainin, Max Rostal and Nathan Milstein followed. Eva-Maria Tomasi pursued her passion for chamber music both as a violinist and as a violist with the the Salzburger Klavierquartett and the Salzburger Oktett. From 1981 to 1986, she played under the direction of Sandor Vegh in Camerata Academica Salzburg, with whom she also appeared as a soloist.
She furthered her studies in Berlin as a student of the Karajan Academy under Toru Yasunaga, former concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker. During this time, she had the opportunity to play with the orchestra as a temporary member on all the tours with Herbert von Karajan between 1987 and 1989. In 1990, Eva-Maria Tomasi joined the second violin section. She performed in a variety of ensembles, such as the Berlin Philharmonic Capriccio, the Berlin Philharmonic Violins and the Berlin Baroque Soloists. For many years, Eva-Maria Tomasi was actively involved in the staff council and, as its chair, also served on the Board of Trustees of the Berliner Philharmoniker. In 2022, she was elected to the orchestra board and, in this capacity, also became a member of the foundation board.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family or being in nature with her dog, hiking, skiing, and cycling.
Ensembles of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Behind the music: Eva-Maria Tomasi
Video portrait
Violinist Eva-Maria Tomasi introduces us to Suntory Hall in Tokyo and remembers a very special concert with Herbert von Karajan which she attended here. She also talks about her role as a member of the Berliner Philharmoniker's orchestra board and about her discussions with colleagues.
