Jay Zhong

Who is Jay Zhong?

Jay Zhong is a contemporary Chinese-American classical violinist. He was born in Beijing, China.

Zhong, one of the last private pupils of Russian violin pedagogue Raphael Bronstein, also studied with Bronstein's student Elmar Oliveira. Zhong's violin prowess was recognized at age 14 by renowned violinist Nathan Milstein, and led to a series of concerts promoted and arranged by Milstein's manager Harold Shaw in United States, including a debut at New York's Carnegie Hall main stage at age 16. After which, he went on performing as a soloist and, more often, recitalist in cities of North and South America, Western Europe, and Asia. He is noted for his instrumental fluency and artistic insight that delivers incisive and noble musical interpretations. Although Zhong has never taken titles at major competitions, those who are familiar with his performance among professional musicians can testify to his virtuosity. Renowned musicians who have openly acknowledged Zhong's talents include pianist Constance Keene, Robert Koenig, Yuan Sheng, violist Hong Mei Xiao, violinist Daniel Phillips, Pierre Amoyal, Elmar Oliveira, Nathan Milstein among others.