Marina Kitaychik

Birth Place: Orel, Russia

Education: Moscow Conservatory, Russia and MM, Mannes College of Music, New York

One World Symphony Founding Member, Violinist, Concertmaster

1. Are any of your family members musicians? If so, what do they do?
No professional musicians

2. What has been the highlight of your One World Symphony career to date?
Beethoven 9th Symphony

3. What would you say is your favourite piece of music?
none

4. What's your favourite moment with One World Symphony?
chinese food during rehearsals and concerts

…And the worst moment (if any)?
if we don't have chinese food

5. What music do you listen to in the car or subway?
Classical (WQXR) or Russian romantic songs

6. What is your favourite drink?
red wine

7. If you have free time, how do you relax?
sleep, sleep.

8. What are your strengths? weaknesses (if any?)
Strength: I can practice hard when i really need to
weakness: I like to sleep a lot.

9. If you weren't a musician what would you be?
Dancer

10. Why would you recommend to other musicians and public to participate with One World Symphony?
great conductor, fun atmosphere, nice food afterwards.

11. What are your hobbies?
Travel, sleep, various cuisines (eating and cooking).