大象传媒

From Wigmore Hall, London.

Violinist Esther Yoo and pianist Zhang Zuo perform music by Bach, Sibelius, Glazunov and Mendelssohn.

Bach: Partita No. 2 in D minor for solo violin, BWV 1004
Jean Sibelius: Violin Sonatina in E major, Op. 80
Glazunov: Grand Adagio from Raymonda, Op. 57
Mendelssohn: Violin Sonata in F major

American-Korean violinist Esther Yoo, made her Wigmore Hall debut in this concert, recorded in 2016 when she was a member of Radio 3's New Generation Artist scheme. Esther came to international attention in 2010 when, aged 16, she became the youngest prize winner of the 10th International Sibelius Violin Competition. Born in the U.S. and raised in Europe, Esther was a child prodigy, playing her first concerto at the age of 8.

The instrument she plays on now is the 1704 鈥淧rince Obolensky鈥� Stradivarius, lent to her by a private collector.

Esther Yoo is accompanied by Chinese pianist Zhang Zuo, who was also a member of the 大象传媒 Radio 3 New Generation Artist scheme until the previous year.