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"The string ensemble produced a pure and velvet-soft sound and the integration with the soloist was smooth at all times.” La Nacion, Costa Rica

”glorious sound…talented ensemble… polished string players… an inspired concert.” Kalamazoo Gazette

"Berlinsky displayed complete technical mastery. He played the Beethoven Concerto with elegance of style and phrasing..."
The Strad

"Berlinsky led off playing J. S. Bach's famed Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1041, surrounded by the 11-person International Chamber Soloists of which he is music director. The resulting glorious sound hinted that Bach's writings, many composed for religious venues, miraculously accommodated the resonating acoustics found in most churches like St. Luke's. That factor proved welcome.

Berlinsky's tone was secure, sweet and uniquely his own, partly resulting from his exquisite bowing. The second Andante movement featured bittersweet playing, soft as a musical whisper, while Berlinsky's talented ensemble offered solid support. One's respect for Bach, as well as for the fine players, rose upon hearing controlled passion so ably conveyed."
Kalamazoo Gazette

"The Mendelssohn brought about the welcome appearance of the Russian (and now American-based) Dmitri Berlinsky,... A superbly equipped player, with a rock-steady bow arm and ultra-confident technique, he sailed through the 13-year-old Mendelssohn's precocious essay in concerto writing with serene self-confidence"
The Toronto Star

"Dmitri Berlinsky possesses an impeccable bowing technique which achieves a captivating sweetness throughout the breadth of the entire register..."
Le Nacion, Buenos Aires

"His tone was rounded and velvety, and he phrased in a way that brought out the music’s fire."
The New York Times

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The International Chamber Soloists opened the 15^th International Credomatic Music Festival in San José, Costa Rica, made an appearance at the Fontana Chamber Arts Festival, and performances in such distinguished venues as the Wharton Center and the San Francisco Conservatory.

The ensemble was founded by acclaimed violinist Dmitri Berlinsky. Having moved from Russia to New York as a winner of the Young Concert Artists Auditions, Berlinsky was already distinguished as the youngest winner in the history of the Paganini International Violin Competition in Genoa. He then made subsequent triumphs at the Montreal International Violin Competition (Grand Prize), the International Tchaikovsky Competition and the Queen Elizabeth Competition in Brussels.

Through his international travels as soloist with major orchestras in US, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia, it was Dmitri Berlinsky’s dream to find an environment in which to establish a chamber orchestra where his colleague-friends could find inspiration and realize the joy of playing together. And with their support he would be able to achieve his highest artistic vision as a violin soloist.    

Invited to join the faculty of Michigan State University, Dmitri Berlinsky was encouraged to invite exceptional talents to continue to enhance the rapidly growing reputation of Michigan State as a major music institution. Attracting the highest caliber instrumentalists from around the world, Berlinsky started to create his ensemble. 

As an active chamber musician, Dmitri Berlinsky’s intention was to emphasize the artistic importance of each member of the group within the chamber orchestra setting. His goal was to nurture musical chemistry, and encourage effortless music making to bring freshness to each performance.           

A new CD including the Piazzolla Seasons is scheduled for imminent release.