Christina Nam

Biography supplied for the 2026 competition.

Praised for her “gleaming tone” (Gramophone) and “brilliance of the lyrical passages” (Classicamente), 23-year-old violinist, Christina Nam, has concertized around the world appearing in recitals and as a soloist with numerous orchestras. Nam received First Prize at the Ysaye International Music Competition 2026 in Korea, and is a recipient of the Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant 2026. She was awarded the Juilliard Peter Mennin Prize for outstanding achievement and leadership in music, as well as the Prix Reyl Award for violinists at the Verbier Festival Academy 2025, where she returned as an Academy artist the summer of 2026. Ms. Nam, at age 14, received Second Prize in Cooper International Violin Competition where she appeared with MaestroJahja Ling and the Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall. Ms. Nam has worked with prominent conductors such as Louis Langrée, Robert Trevino, and Cristian Macelaru. She currently attends the Juilliard School as an Artist Diploma student, studying with Catherine Cho and Donald Weilerstein. Upon graduating her Bachelor’s degree, Juilliard awarded her the Peter Mennin Prize for outstanding achievement and leadership in music.