Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler
Violin Faculty, Conservatory
Chamber Music Faculty, Conservatory
Violin Faculty, Preparatory
Chair, Preparatory Strings
Violin Department
Introduction
Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler has been praised by music critics for her "deep, soulful sound" and "powerful, enchanting renditions." Kaler has toured three continents as a soloist, chamber musician and artist-teacher, balancing performing and teaching careers with equal success. She has received numerous awards as a performer, including the Special Prize at the Rodolfo Lipizer International Competition and first prizes at the Northwestern and Thaviu-Isaak competitions.
Kaler is highly sought out as an artist-teacher and guest clinician. Her students regularly win competitions throughout the United States and abroad.
Education
- DMA, Northwestern University Bienen School of Music
- New England Conservatory
- Moscow State Conservatory
- Stolyarsky Special Music School for Gifted Children
Most influential teachers include Almita Vamos, Nelli Shkolnikova, Benjamin Mordkovich, Naoum Latinsky, Inna Gaukhman and James Buswell.
Teaching Experience
- Cleveland Institute of Music, 2018-present
- DePaul University School of Music, 2004-2018
Kaler has presented master classes at the Eastman School of Music, Northwestern University, Michigan State University and Andrews University, among others.
Summer festival teaching and performing engagements include Keshet Eilon Mastercourse, International Heifetz Institute, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Skaneateles Music Festival, North Shore Chamber Music Festival and Montreal Festival, to name a few.