Praised by The Strad as an “utterly dazzling” artist, with “a marvelous show of superb technique” and “mesmerizing grace” (New York Classical Review), violinist Danbi Um captivates audiences with her virtuosity, individual sound, and interpretive sensitivity. A Menuhin International Violin Competition Silver Medalist, winner of the prestigious 2018 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant, a recent prizewinner of the Naumburg International Violin Competition, and an artist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, she showcases her artistry in concertos, solo recitals, and in collaboration with distinguished chamber musicians.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Ms. Um began violin lessons at the age of three. She moved to the United States to study at the Curtis Institute of Music at age 10, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree. She also holds an Artist Diploma from Indiana University. Her teachers have included Shmuel Ashkenasi, Joseph Silverstein, Jaime Laredo, and Hagai Shaham.
Ms. Um is a winner of Astral’s 2015 National Auditions. She plays a 1683 “ex-Petschek” Nicolo Amati violin, on loan from a private collection.