| Biography | As an international concert violinist, Mitchell began her career as a child prodigy. At only thirteen years of age she made her Carnegie Hall debut accompanied by the pianist, Andre Benoist. By fourteen, Mitchell was studying with the great Belgian master, Eugene Ysaye. She studied alongside other greats including William Primrose, Josef Gingold and Nathan Milstein. She made her European debut at the age of sixteen in Belgium performing for their Queen Elizabeth, an introduction which matured into a lasting friendship. Mitchell concretized throughout Europe, performing as a soloist with The London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Symphonique de Paris, the Concertgebouw of Amsterdam as well as other significant European companies. Mitchell also experienced tremendous success in the United States. She appeared three times with the Boston Symphony as well as major orchestras across the US. Mitchell also made a distinguished appearance at the White House performing for Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Mitchell's stellar concert career garnered extraordinary acclaim from the music community including Jacques Thibaud, Otakar Sevcik, Frtiz Kreisler, Joseph, Szigeti, Albert Spalding and Leopold Auer. Mitchell performed on the international concert stage for forty years before retiring professionally in 1959. |