Meet Our Judges
Get to know the world-class panel of judges for the San Francisco Young Prodigy International Violin Competition.
Mr. Bin Chao
Chairman of the Jury
Selected by authoritative violin book as one of the 100 greatest world-class virtuoso of the 20th century, Concertmaster of the Gulbenkian Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the Lisbon Chamber Orchestra, and violin professor at Escola Superior de musica de Lisboa
Mr. Ying Fu
Associate Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Associate Concertmaster of National Symphony Orchestra (United States), 1st prize winner of the 30th "Roddfo Lipizer" International Violin Competition, Faculty member of the National Youth Orchestra by Carnegie Hall as well as the University of Maryland
Mr. Zhi Yong Liu
A judge at the 17th International Tchaikovsky Competition, Associate Concertmaster of China National Symphony Orchestra, an expert from the Ministry of Culture, and a judge for the National Arts Fund.
Ms. Wen Qian
Assistant Concertmaster of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and violin professor at the Mannes College of Music
Mr. Haik Kazazyan
Violin Professor at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic Society. Bronze Medalist at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, Prize-Winner at the Henryk Wieniawski International Violin Competition and the International Long-Thibaud Competition. Gold Medalist at the International Tibor Varga Violin Competition, International Yun Isang Violin Competition, George Enescu International Violin Competition and Classic Violin Olympus International Competition.
Ms. Huali Dang
The 1st Prize Winner of the Golden Bell Award and1st prize winner of the Wenhua Award, two of China's top professional competitions
Faculty of the Central Conservatory of Music
Our Team
Founder and Artistic Director
Director of Cultural Exchange of CAST-USA-San Francisco
Ms. Amy Liu
Judge of Beethoven International Music Competition
Judge of Saint-Saens International Music Competition
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shanghai
Mr. Geng Liu
Violin Professor and Deputy Director of the Orchestra Teaching & Research Department at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Governing Member of the Violin Committee for Shanghai Musicians Association
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Winners Recital Pianist
Mr. Dmitriy Cogan
Dmitriy Cogan is a native of Moscow where he studied at the Central Music School before immigrating to the US where he studied conducting at the San Francisco Conservatory and obtained a Bachelor and Master of Music from the Julliard School of Music.
Prize Winner of the 1981 Kosciuszko Chopin Competition
Executive Director of Europe
Mr. Manuel Luis Conducto Rego
Executive Director of Baltimore - Washington, D.C. Metro Area, USA
Ms. Nina Li
Executive Director of Texas, USA
Ms. Judy Zhu
Executive Director of Georgia, USA
Mr. Que Yang
Secretary General of China
Ms. Li Shan Wu
Executive Director of Sichuan, China
Mr. Pei Li
Executive Director of Beijing, China
Mr. Hai Bo Xu
Executive Director of Fujian, China
Mr. Dan Hu
Executive Director of Guangzhou, China
Mr. Yi Huang
Executive Director of Nanjing, China
Mr. Di Wu
Executive Director of Taiyuan, China
Ms. Rui Juan Qi
Executive Director of Wuxi, China
Mr. Bo Jiang
Executive Director of Shenzhen, China
Ms. Rong Fan
EVENT OVERVIEW
THE COMPETITION LEGACY
Our Vision
The San Francisco Young Prodigy International Violin Competition is dedicated to promoting young musicians. With world-class judges and diverse age categories, we foster a competitive, yet supportive environment. This year, we proudly open our doors to international participants, celebrating talent across the globe.
WHAT WE OFFER
Participate Globally
Our event provides a platform for budding violinists to showcase their talents, gain invaluable feedback from esteemed judges, and connect with peers from around the world.
Judging
Expert Evaluation
Our panel features renowned violinists and educators, ensuring participants receive top-tier assessments to guide their musical journeys.
Age Groups
Inclusive Categories
We cater to multiple age groups, creating opportunities for every aspiring musician to compete and shine at their level.
Fees
Affordable Entry
Entry fees are structured to encourage participation without barriers, making excellence accessible to all young violinists.
Public Access
Join the Audience
For the first time, we're inviting the public to witness the talent on display, fostering community support and engagement.
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