Violinist, Professor & Producer

Tomás Cotik is internationally recognized as a soloist, chamber musician, and professor. A highly sought-after recording artist, Dr. Cotik has released nineteen CD recordings for Naxos and Centaur Records, accumulating over five million streams and receiving more than two hundred enthusiastic reviews from the international press. Dedicated to sharing his passion for music, Dr. Cotik currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Violin at Portland State University. Dr. Cotik has been recently honored with several prestigious awards, including the Dean’s Council Award for Research, the Kamelia Massih Outstanding Faculty Prize, three Global Music Awards, a ICMA nomination, a National Endowment for the Arts Grant and a Fulbright Scholar Award for Spain. During the 23/24 season he carried out projects in Madrid, Barcelona, Murcia, Zaragoza and Livorno (Italy).

Violinist, Professor & Producer

Tomás Cotik is internationally recognized as a soloist, chamber musician, and professor. A highly sought-after recording artist, Dr. Cotik has released nineteen CD recordings for Naxos and Centaur Records, accumulating over five million streams and receiving more than two hundred enthusiastic reviews from the international press. Dedicated to sharing his passion for music, Dr. Cotik currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Violin at Portland State University. Dr. Cotik has been recently honored with several prestigious awards, including the Dean’s Council Award for Research, the Kamelia Massih Outstanding Faculty Prize, three Global Music Awards, a ICMA nomination, a National Endowment for the Arts Grant and a Fulbright Scholar Award for Spain. During the 23/24 season he carried out projects in Madrid, Barcelona, Murcia, Zaragoza and Livorno (Italy).

Upcoming Concert

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20 Nov 2024

Join us for an open workshop on a natural approach to string playing, incorporating elements of the Alexander Technique with Tomás Cotik, violin professor at Portland State University. This session, led by a renowned expert in mindful, efficient movement, will explore how to reduce tension and improve sound quality in your playing. Ideal for string players at any level who want to enhance their technique and musical expression.

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