Jooha Choi
An emerging violinist rapidly gaining international recognition. Her distinctions include the Audience Award and Second Prize at the 10th Munetsugu Angel International Competition; prizes at the Hong Kong GNA Competition and the 31st KBS Symphony Orchestra Competition; first prizes at the 62nd Dong-A and 35th Busan competitions; and the Chair of the Jury Prize at the Osaka International Competition. She has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the NEC Chamber Orchestra, Central Aichi Symphony Orchestra, Hankyung Arte Philharmonic, Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra, and Seocho Philharmonic Orchestra.
She attended Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School, where in 2023 she received the Unpa Lim Won-sik Award and was named Musician of the Year. She completed a Bachelor of Music degree at Seoul National University under Ju-Young Baek and is currently pursuing a Master.
Stage One
P. Tchaikovsky – Valse-Scherzo in C major, Op. 34
M. Ravel – Tzigane, M. 76
H. Wieniawski – Alla Saltarella, Op. 10 No. 5
H. Wieniawski – Polonaise de Concert in D major, Op. 4
[Pianist: Michał Francuz]
Stage Two
C. Franck –Sonata in A major, FWV 8
W. Lutosławski – Subito
J. Suk – Four pieces for Violin and Piano, Op.17, No. 2 Appassionato, No. 3 Un poco triste, No. 4 Burlesca
Stage Three
P. Vasks – Fantasy for Violin and Strings: Vox Amoris
Stage Four
J. Brahms – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
Final
H. Wieniawski – Violin Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 14
