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Simon Zhu is a remarkable young violinist, born in Tübingen, Germany, in 2001, who has quickly established himself as a rising star in the classical music scene. With a repertoire that spans classical masterpieces, Simon has captivated audiences across Europe, South Korea, and China with his exceptional talent and virtuosity. He gained significant recognition after winning the Mozart Special Award at the 2021 Menuhin Competition and has since performed with prestigious orchestras, including the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. Notable past performances include his London debut at the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, where he showcased works by Haydn, Mozart, and Corelli, and an upcoming concert titled Liberation at the Assembly Hall in Worthing, where he will perform Dvořák's Violin Concerto and Sibelius' Finlandia. Currently studying under Prof Ana Chumachenco at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Munich, Simon plays on a fine old Montagnana violin, generously loaned by the Florian Leonhard Fellowship. With numerous accolades to his name, including First Prize at the International Georg Philipp Telemann Competition, Simon Zhu is poised to make a lasting impact on the world of classical music.
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Simon Zhu is a remarkable young violinist, born in Tübingen, Germany, in 2001, who has quickly established himself as a rising star in the classical music scene. With a repertoire that spans classical masterpieces, Simon has captivated audiences across Europe, South Korea, and China with his exceptional talent and virtuosity. He gained significant recognition after winning the Mozart Special Award at the 2021 Menuhin Competition and has since performed with prestigious orchestras, including the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. Notable past performances include his London debut at the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, where he showcased works by Haydn, Mozart, and Corelli, and an upcoming concert titled Liberation at the Assembly Hall in Worthing, where he will perform Dvořák's Violin Concerto and Sibelius' Finlandia. Currently studying under Prof Ana Chumachenco at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Munich, Simon plays on a fine old Montagnana violin, generously loaned by the Florian Leonhard Fellowship. With numerous accolades to his name, including First Prize at the International Georg Philipp Telemann Competition, Simon Zhu is poised to make a lasting impact on the world of classical music.
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