Bade Daştan
Violin
Born in Ankara in 2007, violinist Bade Daştan has already established an international presence, performing in more than thirty countries and appearing at venues including BOZAR in Brussels. At the age of nine, she became the youngest performer featured in İş Sanat's prestigious "Shining Stars" series, presenting a full recital.
After studies at Bilkent Music School in Ankara and Musica Mundi School in Brussels, Bade is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree at the Curtis Institute of Music, where she studies with Shmuel Ashkenasi and Pamela Frank.
A prizewinner of numerous international competitions, she has received First Prize at the Arthur Grumiaux Competition, the Pancho Vladigerov Competition, and Young Virtuosos, as well as Second Prize at the Andrea Postacchini International Violin Competition. Her performances have brought her together with orchestras across Europe and beyond, and with distinguished musicians including Fazıl Say and Maxim Vengerov.
Drawn to the violin's expressive range and close connection to the human voice, Bade is continually inspired by the instrument's capacity for color, nuance, and communication.
While a solo career remains her primary artistic focus, chamber music plays an equally important role in Bade's musical life. She values the exchange of ideas that emerges through working with fellow musicians and views these experiences as an important source of artistic growth.
