Robert McDuffie

Emmy Award-winning violinist Robert McDuffie enjoys a dynamic and multifaceted career. In addition to appearing as soloist with the world’s foremost orchestras on five continents, he has shared the stage with eclectic musicians such as R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills and Rolling Stones pianist Chuck Leavell. Philip Glass dedicated his Second Violin Concerto, The American Four Seasons, to Mr. McDuffie. Mike Mills composed his Concerto for Violin, Rock Band, and Orchestra for him. He received an Emmy Award in 2023 for A Night of Georgia Music with Mike Mills, Chuck Leavell, rock band and the McDuffie Center for Strings ensemble, which is currently airing on PBS stations around the country. This past year Mr. McDuffie toured the U.S. performing Brahms’ Violin Concerto with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, including a critically acclaimed performance at Carnegie Hall. Future projects include a residency at Tokyo’s Suntory and Sumida Triphony Halls with iconic composer/ conductor Joe Hisaishi performing Glass’s The American Four Seasons. Mr. McDuffie is the founder of both the Rome Chamber Music Festival in Italy and the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at Mercer University. He plays a 1735 Guarneri del Gesù violin, the “Ladenburg.” For more information, please visit www.robertmcduffie.com.