Diana Tischenko
Violinist
Diana Tishchenko is a Ukrainian-born violinist acclaimed for her expressive artistry, versatility, and engagement with contemporary music. Her performances are noted for their depth, individuality, and wide stylistic range, combining classical repertoire with modern and rarely performed works.
She gained international recognition after winning the Grand Prix at the Long-Thibaud-Crespin International Competition in 2018. As an ECHO Rising Star in the 2022/23 season, she performed in major European venues, including the Philharmonie de Paris and the Wiener Konzerthaus.
She has since appeared with leading orchestras and at prominent festivals across Europe. Highlights of the 2025/26 season include performances with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Gulbenkian Orchestra, as well as appearances at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Konzerthaus Berlin.
Born in Simferopol, she studied in Kyiv, Berlin, and Graz. Her debut album, Strangers in PARadISe (2019), received wide critical acclaim.
Alongside her performing career, she is actively involved in cultural and charitable initiatives, including participation in the environmental project The Uncertain Four Seasons on the island of Delos, Greece. Now based in Berlin, she holds Ukrainian and German citizenship. In 2023, she was appointed Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture.
