Biography
Hailing from Belarus, Nadine Bargout has been performing and touring from a young age. She began her musical education at age 4 playing accordion and singing. Picking up violin at age 7 determined her destiny as a violinist.
Nadine was touring throughout Europe as a part of orchestras and a solo performer since she was 14 years old. She studied in the Belarusian Music College for young talents under the Academy of Music. Nadine progressed to become the concertmaster of Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Vladimir Perlin, who is a world renowned cello teacher, conductor and mentor. Playing in this orchestra and touring abroad gave Nadine an opportunity to perform extensively and grow her artistic stamina with the mentoring of Maestro Perlin.
After graduating from Belarus Minsk Conservatory as a solo violinist, orchestra violinist and an instrumental teacher, Nadine joined Minsk Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and often was a guest violinist in Minsk Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Touring to Spain, France , England, Poland, Cyprus , Belgium , Turkey, Germany and Norway was a frequent part of Nadine’s professional itinerary.
Moving to Dubai in 2006 broadened Nadine’s opportunities to meet many talented musicians from all over the world and participate in exciting projects including her own. She has performed with many well-known visiting artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Jacksons 5, Pink Martini, Michael Buble and Steve Vai.
Nadine performed in the NSO Symphony orchestra under the baton of Andrew Berryman since its inception and eventually became the concertmaster of the NSO in 2016. Her most memorable moments with the NSO are performing her favorite Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto at Emirates Palace and leading the orchestra accompanying Bocelli in Saudi Arabia’s “Winter at Tantora” festival.
Mostly performing with the NSO and in the New York University in Abu Dhabi Concert series, Nadine also had her own projects and was the founder of “Classy Pearls” and “Nella Fantasia” trios, that she arranged many classical pieces for. Nadine traveled to UK to perform with Bolton Symphony Orchestra as a Guest Concertmaster and soloist for “Four Seasons” by Vivaldi.
Beside her career as being a soloist Nadine was a dedicated violin teacher for GEMS, a leading educational institution in UAE. She provided master classes to Aspiring Young violinists and also participated in judging local competitions. Click for Nadine’s interview for Educational Magazine.
Recently taking residence in Canada, her career is in transition phase again 🙂 However, she continues to be active online with her international students and providing coaching and masterclasses. Click for Nadine’s Violin Academy reference. Click here for Nadine’s first Canadian little project. Stay tuned!