viola
The first violist in 111 years of the competition to be awarded the Prix d’Europe in 2022, Wilhelm’s solo engagements in 2023-2024 include recitals and chamber music concerts in Canada, the United States, and Poland. He was recently named Assistant Professor of Viola at the University of Texas at Austin’s Butler School of Music. Wilhelm is interested in expanding the viola repertoire and has transcribed many works by composers such as Bach, Lutoslawski, Paganini, and Waxman for the viola. He has also written many new etudes and technical exercises to build virtuosic technique. In addition to performing, he has given masterclasses in the USA and Canada.
He holds a master’s degree in viola performance from Yale University in the class of Prof. Ettore Causa. Previously, he studied with Prof. André Roy and Natalia Kononova. He was named to CBC Music’s “30 under 30” list in 2022. Wilhelm has built a large online following on social media, where he shares practice advice, technical tips, performances, and highlights of his musical life.
Wilhelm has appeared in many summer festivals, including Yellowbarn, Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Kneisel Hall, the Young Artists Program of the National Arts Center, and the Orford Music Academy. In his spare time, Wilhelm enjoys playing chess and listening to music.