"Deliciously exuberant"

The Baltimore Sun

Versatile and engaging, Utah Symphony Concertmaster Madeline Adkins brings her artistry to stages across the US and around the globe as a soloist, guest concertmaster, and chamber musician.  A passionate educator, Madeline thrives on sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with the next generation of young musicians.

 “A sound truly of an other-worldly beauty”

– The Utah Review

“Olympian poise”

– The Washington Post

Madeline's performances have been praised as "immaculate" and delivered with "precision and panache". Explore her musical world, featuring a dynamic mix of repertoire, as well as her album of the Complete Mendelssohn Sonatas.

Madeline Adkins

2025-2026 Schedule

Season highlights include Korngold Violin Concerto with Sir Donald Runnicles conducting, John Adams’ Violin Concerto with David Robertson and the Utah Symphony, and guest concertmaster engagements in Spain and Switzerland.

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Madeline Adkins

The Maze

The Maze is a violin concerto about one of Utah’s most spectacular wild places: The Maze District of Canyonlands National Park, famous for its intricate network of interlocking canyons filled with ancient pictographs, natural arches, and monolithic rock formations.