With performances hailed as “exhilarating, lovely and lyrical,” (Star Tribune) double bassist Nina Bernat is quickly establishing herself as a trailblazing young artist known for her interpretive maturity, expressive depth, and technical clarity. A recipient of the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program, Nina has earned top prizes at the Barbash J.S. Bach Competition, Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition, Juilliard Double Bass Competition, and the International Society of Bassists Solo Competition.

Recent performances include recital debuts at Weill Recital Hall and Merkin Hall in New York and at Davies Hall in San Francisco, as well as soloist appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra under Osmo Vänskä and the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. Widely recognized for her compelling presence in chamber music settings, Nina has appeared at renowned festivals such as Marlboro Music Festival, Verbier Festival, Music@Menlo, and Chamber Music Northwest.