Julia Hwang

Who is Julia Hwang?

Julia Hwang is a South Korean–born violinist born in January 1996. She started playing the violin at age 5 however it wasn't serious until aged 7 when she moved to England. She started to study with Professor Richard Crabtree,

At age 9 she played her first major concert March 5 at the Rotary Club of Bristol Breakfast Centenary Promenade Concert. This took place in Clifton College Chapel and she played the Handel Sonata in D Major. Later that year she was invited to play as a guest soloist with the English National Baroque Orchestra.

She has been praised by famous musicians such as Sarah Chang and Joshua Bell.

Julia Hwang released her debut CD in November 2007. The following year she obtained a Diploma ABRSM with distinction and released her second CD, 'My Recital'.

In 2008 she was the winner of the Gregynog Young Musician competition. and was awarded the honour of "Jeune Espoir" Laureate at the Concours Internationaux de Musique Academie de Val d'Isère

She currently live in Bristol and attends Clifton College, where she is an academic and music scholar.

In 2012 Julia reached the String Final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition.