SHORT BIO

Agata-Maria Raatz is a Swiss-Polish violinist and composer, composing under the pseudonym Clara Jaz. Known for her powerful stage presence and visionary programming, she is acclaimed for her expressive depth and technical brilliance.

She performs internationally in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and Tonhalle Zürich.

A laureate of numerous competitions, including the First Great Award at the International Manhattan Competition, Raatz has a broad violin repertoire, ranging from classical masterpieces to 20th-century and contemporary works, with a special focus on compositions by women composers. In 2025, she releases "Mozart & Modern", featuring her own composition "Reflexe 1766".