Freya Chen is a 10-year-old violinist studying at the Juilliard Pre-College under the guidance of Elizabeth Chang and Ellen DePasquale. She began playing the violin at an early age and quickly developed a deep love for music and performance. Drawn to the expressive and storytelling qualities of classical repertoire, Freya finds joy in shaping musical phrases and bringing character and emotion to every work she performs.
Freya has garnered top honors in numerous international competitions, including the Gold Award at the Bravura Philharmonic Young Artists Concerto Competition, Second Prize at the Leonid Kogan International Competition, Top Prize at the International Grande Music Competition, Grand Prize and Scholarship Award at the VITAS International Music Competition, Grand Prize at the New York Laureate International Music Competition, Grand Reward at the Apex International Music Competition, and Grand Prize and Cash Award at the Prima Volta International Music Competition. She has also received First Place and Best Performance Award at the Miclot International Music Competition, First Place at the Nomea International Music Competition, First Place at the Manhattan International Music Competition, First Place in the American Virtuoso International Music Competition, Gold Prize and Cash Award at the VIVO International Music Competition, and First Prize and Jury’s Pick Award at the New York Artists International Competition.
Freya has been featured in interviews and live performances on major national and local television networks, including CBS Mornings, NBC News, and NY1. She also had the extraordinary honor of performing on Mozart’s childhood violin, becoming the first violinist in the United States invited to perform on this historic instrument.
Beyond competitions and concert performances, Freya is passionate about sharing music with the community. She is an active performer at local retirement homes and children’s hospitals, where she enjoys bringing comfort, joy, and connection to residents, patients, and families through music. She has also collaborated with the Little Orchestra Society, an organization dedicated to introducing and inspiring young children and families through music education and live performance experiences.
Beyond music, Freya enjoys reading, skiing, tennis, and traveling with her family. She loves exploring new cultures and experiences and hopes to inspire joy, connection, and imagination through her performances.
M. Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, 1st mvt
