Ann Yu

Known for her “full-bodied, rich and warm tone” (Cleveland.com), twenty-two year old violinist Ann Yu has captivated audiences with her beautiful sound, sensitive musicality, and heartfelt performances, drawing inspiration from her faith and her surroundings. A native of Hudson, Ohio, her musical presence is well-known throughout the greater Northeast Ohio region as she performs in solo and chamber performances throughout the community, participates in the Cleveland Institute of Music’s intensive chamber music programs, and regularly performs with local orchestras. Festival engagements include the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, the National Repertory Orchestra, the National Youth Orchestra-USA, the Foulger International Music Festival, and the Credo Chamber Music Festival. She has soloed with the CIM Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, and will solo once again with the CIM Orchestra as a Fall 2018 Concerto Competition winner. Ms. Yu is currently pursuing her master’s degree in violin performance studying with Jaime Laredo and Jan Sloman at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she also received her bachelor’s degree studying with William Preucil and Jaime Laredo. Her passion and interest is in chamber music and cross-disciplinary collaboration, which she hopes to pursue professionally. Besides music, Ann loves exploring the outdoors, playing soccer, cooking, and reading fashion, interior design, and food blogs.