Happenings Magazine - Kenosha, Wisconsin
 Occupation:
Concert violinist
Birthday:
October 11, 1974
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois
Marital Status:
Married to Gregory Pine on June 5, 2004
Working On:
Performing concerts around the world.
The worst part of my job:
Missing cool concerts and parties because I'm on the road.
Favorite pig-out food:
Watermelon. I once ate an entire oval watermelon in one afternoon.
I stay home to watch:
I'd rather go out!
Favorite performers:
AC/DC!!
I'd give anything to meet:
Any of the great violinists of the past, especially those that lived
before the recorded era.
The price I've paid for success:
I'm not home enough to have cats anymore.
If I've learned one thing in life it's:
You can achieve your goals without compromising your integrity.
People always think I'm:
Hard to find, because I'm a performer. I'm actually very findable-
just go to rachelbartonpine.com and send me an email.
Prized possession:
The letters from my grandfather who passed away in 1999.
Personal heroes:
Anyone happily married for over 30 years- that's an impressive accomplishment.
If I could do it over again:
I would make sure I caught the "Clash of the Titans" and
the Guns n' Roses/ Skid Row tours.
My fantasy is:
I'm throwing a huge party and every one of my friends from all over
the world is there.
I knew I was grown up when:
I was 14 and was able to earn enough money as a violinist to help support
my family.
I hope I never have to stop:
Exploring music and sharing it with people.
The one thing I can't stand is:
Any kind of discrimination.
People who knew me in high school thought:
That I would get over my obsession with heavy metal. It's ten years
later, and I'm still headbanging!
A really great evening to me:
Performing in an acoustically gorgeous concert hall with some great
musicians before a huge audience, going out to a delicious dinner
with some cool people, then winding down by spending some quality
time with my husband.
Favorite childhood memory:
Watching my sisters being born.
My most humbling experience:
Any time someone tells me that they enjoyed my playing.
If I could change one thing about myself:
I would have so much energy that I would never need to sleep.
Three words that best describe me:
Hardworking redheaded violinist.
Major accomplishment:
Becoming the first American and youngest person to win the gold
medal at the J.S. Bach International Violin Competition in Germany.
The best time of my life:
When I'm on stage.
If I wasn't a musician:
I wouldn't be having nearly as much fun.
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