Rachel Barton is a violinist and plays an instrument made by Yann Besson in 2006.
Rachel Barton studied at the University of Sheffield and at Royal Northern College of Music with Dr. Christopher Rowland.
Rachel has worked with a large number of professional orchestras such as:
In 2007 she moved to the United Arab Emirates after obtaining the position of Principal Second Violin of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Rachel Barton has been teaching violin since 2007 at the British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi.
Rachel Barton talks about her instrument
I bought my violin in 2006 when Yann Besson was exhibiting his instruments at a chamber music festival in Manchester. I had tried hundreds of instruments, searching for a violin that could produce a warm, deep sound without being muffled, as well as good clarity and power without being overly bright. I found that Yann Besson's violin had all of this and much more. It is the perfect combination of richness in the bass and a velvety treble, avoiding the harsh colors of so many new instruments. The response is immediate and precise. The sound of my violin has developed beautifully over the years of playing, and I am truly delighted with it. I am also very pleased with Yann's after-sales service. Unlike some other luthiers, he takes great care to maintain contact with his instruments. It is exceptional after-sales service for an exceptional instrument. I couldn't be happier with my choice of a Yann Besson violin.
