Born in Brussels, Belgian American viola player Dimitri Murrath made his mark on the international scene, performing as a recitalist and soloist in venues including the Kennedy Center (Washington), Jordan Hall (Boston), Kioi Hall (Tokyo), Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room, Royal Festival Hall (London), and Théâtre de la Ville (Paris).

A first prize winner at the Primrose International Viola Competition, Dimitri Murrath has won numerous awards, including top prizes at the Tokyo International Viola Competition and ARD Munich Competition. In 2012, he was named laureate of the Juventus Festival, an award recognizing young European soloists. Following his win of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, he recorded and released his first solo album, featuring music by Vieuxtemps, Clarke, and Hindemith.

An avid chamber musician, Mr. Murrath has been a member of the Esmé Quartet since 2023. Prior to that, he was a member of the Boston Chamber Music Society from 2013 to 2023.  He has collaborated with Richard Goode, Gidon Kremer, Menahem Pressler, Mitsuko Uchida, and with the Jerusalem, Borromeo, and Dover string quartets.

Dimitri Murrath began his musical education at the Yehudi Menuhin School, studying with Natalia Boyarsky. He continued his studies in London with David Takeno at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He graduated with an Artist Diploma from the New England Conservatory as a student of Kim Kashkashian.

Dimitri Murrath participates in the Music for Food project, which raises awareness of the hunger problem faced by a large percentage of the population, and gives the opportunity to experience the powerful role music can play as a catalyst for change.