Eglė Jarkova, a Lithuanian-born violinist, has established herself as a distinguished performer and educator on the international stage. Her teaching career spans across Italy, Lithuania, and Boston, where she has instructed violin, chamber music, and orchestral repertoire. As the founder and artistic director of the International Summer Music Festival “Vivace Vilnius,” Ms. Jarkova has created a platform that attracts over 180 students from 16 countries, offering intensive master classes and free performances while introducing American music culture to Lithuanian audiences.

A top prize winner in several national and international competitions, including the Queen Morta Premium Laureate in Lithuania and the Boston Conservatory Chamber Music and String Department Competitions, Ms. Jarkova has performed extensively throughout Europe and the United States. Her impressive repertoire includes performances at Carnegie Hall, Beethoven Hall, and Wiener Saal, as well as debuts with the Albanian National TV and Radio Orchestra, Nashua Chamber Orchestra, and Boston Conservatory String Orchestra.

Ms. Jarkova’s teaching experience includes positions at the IP Piano School in Boston, Boston University, Boston Symphony Orchestra Playground Project, and The Boston Conservatory. Currently, she teaches at Brookline Music School, where she also serves as the string department coordinator, Brookline Public Schools, Concord Conservatory of Music, and maintains a private studio. As an active chamber musician, she has collaborated with renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Lynn Chang, and performs regularly with various orchestras and ensembles throughout New England. Through her multifaceted career, Ms. Jarkova continues to inspire students and audiences alike with her passion for music and dedication to musical excellence.