Biography
Yue Yu, named one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars of 2022, is a Chinese violist celebrated for her vibrant solo performances. She has won top prizes at prestigious competitions including the Paul Hindemith Viola Concorso and Stockport International Young Musicians Competition. Her debut album on the Naxos label, featuring works by Britten, Imogen Holst, and Bowen, has garnered international praise.
A passionate chamber musician, she has collaborated with renowned artists such as Steven Isserlis and Steven Doane, and participated in festivals including IMS Prussia Cove, Wye Valley Chamber Music, and the inaugural edition of the VIVACISSIMO Festival. Yue frequently tours with the Salzburg Camerata and Ensemble Esperanza.
Since November 2023, she has been an Akademistin with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and she will begin a solo viola position with the Magdeburgische Philharmonie in the 2025/26 season. She holds degrees from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Universität Mozarteum Salzburg with Dr. Louise Lansdown and Professor Thomas Riebl. Yue plays a viola made by E. Ceruti viola in 1865, generously loaned to her by the Hepner Foundation.
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Last updated: Jul 2025