2013 Laureates
Benjamin Baker

Benjamin Baker

Acclaim “The fine violinist Benjamin Baker…brought virtuosity, refinement and youthful exuberance to a daunting program.”  – New York Times “Baker brings to every track an attractive, sonorous quality of tone and expression, demonstrating an impressive talent.” – Classic FM review / The Last Rose of Summer (Champs Hill Records) Profile Musical Education Royal College of Music, Yehudi Menuhin School Principal Teachers Felix Andrievsky, Natasha Boyarsky Awards First Prize- Young Concert Artists (2016); First Prize and Audience Prize- Windsor International…

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Sarah Christian

Sarah Christian

Acclaim "Sarah Christian is one of the most talented violinists of her generation, always using her outstanding skills in the spirit of music" – Antje Weithass   Profile Musical Education Hanns Eisler Music College in Berlin, University Mozarteum Salzburg, Principal Teachers Igor Ozim, Antje Weithaas Appointments Concertmaster- Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen Awards Top Prize, Special Prize, Audience Prize- ARD Music Competition (2017); First Prize- Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Competition, (2012); First Prize Szymon Goldberg International Violin Competition (2010); First Prize…

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James Dong

James Dong

Acclaim “A performer of charisma and intent and a violinist who has already achieved significant national success.” – Goetz Richter, Associate Professor, Sydney Conservatorium   Profile Musical Education Mozarteum University Salzburg , Sydney Conservatorium of Music Principal Teachers Igor Ozim, Esther Hoppe, Ole Bohn Appointments Munich Chamber Orchestra (2020-) Awards Second Prize- Vienna Classic Strings Competition (2019); First Prize- Ruggiero Ricci Violin Competition (2017); Third Prize- International Violin Competition "Rodolfo Lipizer Prize" (2016); Kendall National Violin Competition (2012),…

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Dalia Dedinskaite

Dalia Dedinskaite

Acclaim “She is a very accomplished player with excellent musical understanding and has both sensitivity and capturing vigour.” – Johannes Meissl   Profile Musical Education University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna Principal Teachers Christian Altenburger, Johannes Meissl, Jurgis Dvarionas Appointments Principal Concertmaster- Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra (2020-); First Concertmaster- Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra (2016-2020); Assistant to Professor C. Altenburger at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna Awards Winner- “Violin in Dresden” Competition (2010); Appreciation Award, University…

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Ioana Cristina Goicea

Ioana Cristina Goicea

Acclaim “I have always been impressed by her spirited yet mature musicianship and her natural virtuoso talent. On stage she presents herself as a convincing personality with a remarkable self-confidence, security and temperament.”  – Professor Herwig Zack, Hochschule für Musik Würzburg   Profile Musical Education Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover, University of Music and Theatre “Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy” Leipzig Principal Teachers Krzysztof Wegrzyn, Marana Sirbu Appointments Professor of Violin at the University of Music and Performing…

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Dasol Jeong
Dasol Jeong, violinist of the New York Philharmonic, 2/8/19. Photo by Chris Lee

Dasol Jeong

Acclaim “Dasol possesses a beautiful tone, brilliant technique and is able to execute many styles of music – she plays with great artistry.” – Oleh Krysa, Eastman School of Music   Profile Musical Education Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music Principal Teachers Glenn Dicterow, Lisa Kim, Ida Kavafian, Pinchas Zukerman, Patinka Kopec, Leo Wigdorchik, Oleh Krysa Appointments Violinist- New York Philharmonic (2019-); Violinist- Toronto Symphony Orchestra (2018) Awards First Prize- Oleh Krysa International…

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Wonyoung Jung

Wonyoung Jung

Acclaim “She plays with a very warm, lovely sound and has a most impressive technical command of her instrument. She is an intense musician who has great integrity and a real love for music.” –  Ani Kavafian, Yale University Profile Musical Education Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf, Seoul National University, Yale University School of Music Principal Teachers Ida Bieler, Young Uck Kim, Ani Kavafian Appointments Violin- Korean Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Tonika Awards Joong Ang Music Competition (2004), First Prize;…

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Jae Hyeong Lee

Jae Hyeong Lee

Acclaim “An exceptional talent.” – Kangho Lee, Korea National University of the Arts   Profile Musical Education University of Music and Performing Arts Munich, Cologne University of Music, Korean National University of Arts Principal Teachers Nam-Yun Kim Appointments First Violin- Beethoven Orchestra Bonn Awards Rodolfo Lipizer International Violin Competition (2012), Second Prize; Johansen International Competition (2009), Second Prize; IMA Award Ishikawa Music Academy (2012)

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