• “I have known Barbara for some years now. She is a talented violist with an extraordinary passion for music, which is reflected in every performance from her. Her refined technique and artistic sensitivity make her an exceptional musician, capable of conveying intense emotions through every note. Barbara not only excels in her playing, but also in her great dedication to study and personal growth, which allows her to range with bravura throughout the entire viola repertoire.”

    Luca Ranieri, First Solo Viola of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai

  • “Barbara Rodio is a frequently asked violist and, when chamber music is on the program, you can often see her name. Keep that in mind!”

    Helga Rabl-Stadler President of the Festspiele Salzburg from 1995 until 2022

  • “I met Barbara at a summer masterclass in Chianciano (Siena) when she was sixteen years old. I was immediately struck by her expressive maturity, her varied and often particularly dense sound. Technically she was already well developed. In the years that followed, during my annual courses that I held in Bari and Trani, I had the opportunity to listen to her and work with her on a regular basis, helping her in her remarkable progress up to her brilliant violin degree. I played the Bach Double Concerto with her in Bari: playing together with such a talented pupil was a really special emotion.”

    Cristiano Rossi