Hannah Cho & Srebra Gelleva
Biography Hannah Cho & Srebra Gelleva
Hannah Cho
an internationally acclaimed Korean-American violinist, has garnered global recognition for her outstanding artistry in classical music. Her performances as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral collaborator have graced the stages of esteemed venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Vienna Musikverein, Salzburg Festspiele, Berlin Philharmonie, Teatro Carlo Felice, Seoul Arts Center and Suntory Hall, establishing her presence on renowned international radio stations.
Hannah began violin studies at the age of three and won her first competition only a few years later. She made her orchestral solo debut at twelve and has since performed internationally as a recitalist and concerto soloist. Career highlights include her solo recital debut at the Berlin Philharmonie as winner of the New York Concert Artists Worldwide Debut Audition. She has earned top prizes at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, the Schoenfeld International String Competition, the Schadt String Competition, and the Aspen Music Festival Violin Concerto Competition, and has also competed in renowned events such as the Queen Elisabeth, Paganini, Indianapolis, Menuhin, Joachim, and Sibelius International Competitions.
Beyond her solo performances, Hannah actively engages in chamber music, showcasing a rich collaborative portfolio. She participated twice in Juilliard's intensive ChamberFest and her quartet earned a coveted spot in the Juilliard String Quartet Seminar. Serving as a member of Axiom and the New Juilliard Ensemble, both acclaimed contemporary music ensembles at Juilliard, she has been involved in numerous New York and global premieres.
Hannah received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School, where she studied with Masao Kawasaki, Cho-Liang Lin, and Joel Smirnoff and completed the Professional Studies program at Manhattan School of Music with Sylvia Rosenberg and Nicholas Mann. Her academic journey continued in Europe as she was selected for the inaugural Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Academy and the Concertmaster Artist Diploma program at the Stauffer Center. Additionally, she has enriched her musical education through international experiences, attending the Fontainebleau Summer Session in France, The International Holland Music Sessions in the Netherlands, the Mozarteum University International Summer Academy in Austria, and the Kronberg Academy Masterclasses in Germany. Her participation in prominent summer festivals includes the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado, the Heifetz Institute in Virginia, and the Newport Music Festival in Rhode Island. Her diverse musical training across continents has not only deepened Hannah’s commitment to the expressive power of sound in performance but also fueled her passion for education, motivating her to share her knowledge and experience with future generations of musicians.
Residing in Vienna, Hannah is a member of the Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
