Violinist Nicholas DiEugenio has been heralded for his “excellent…evocative” playing (The New York Times), full of “rapturous poetry” (American Record Guide). Nicholas is in demand as a soloist, chamber musician, leader, teacher, and artistic director creating powerful shared experiences in music from early baroque to contemporary commissions. His award-winning albums include Unraveling Beethoven with pianist Mimi Solomon, Into the Silence, a tribute to Pulitzer prize-winner Steven Stucky (New Focus), Schumann’s Sonatas for Violin and Fortepiano (Musica Omnia), and Folia with The Sebastians. Nicholas is Professor of Music at UNC Chapel Hill and a core member of The Sebastians. He has performed as guest Principal Second Violinist with the St Paul Chamber Orchestra. He is the founder of the Gut Instinct Chamber Music Project, Artistic Director of the Luby Symposium at UNC, and co-Artistic Director of MYCO, a pre-college chamber music program. Nicholas plays violins by J.B. Vuillaume, Klemm & Brothers, and Karl Dennis.