Join our all-star jury in their search for the next generation of great artists when 22 of the world’s best young violinists take to the stage!

Join our all-star jury in their search for the next generation of great artists when 22 of the world’s best young violinists take to the stage!

Join our all-star jury in their search for the next generation of great artists when 21 of the world’s best young violinists take to the stage!

Join our all-star jury in their search for the next generation of great artists when 21 of the world’s best young violinists take to the stage!

Richmond Symphony

Jahja Ling (conductor)

Angelo Xiang Yu (violin) *

The Junior semi-finals see the young competitors perform a sonata and a virtuoso work of their own choice

Richmond Symphony

Jahja Ling (conductor)

Angelo Xiang Yu (violin) *

The Senior semi-finals feature collaborate with pianists to perform 19th Century sonatas from Franck, Poulenc and Ravel and give world premiere performances of a new commission by Mark O’Connor.

A special concert featuring American jazz violinist Regina Carter, presented in collaboration with the Richmond Jazz Society, Inc.

Chloe Chua (violin)
Christian Li (violin) 
Laurence Matheson (piano)
Lim Yan (piano)

The American fiddling legend Mark O’Connor and his wife Maggie highlight Virginia’s own fiddling roots through their music.

Watch our jury of internationally acclaimed performers guide the next generation of outstanding musicians. 

Sphinx Virtuosi, guest artists of the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2021, showcase their mission of advancing diversity in classical music by presenting varied programs of works by composers of color alongside well-known masterpieces.

Aaron Dworkin leads a panel discussion, focusing on the role and importance of diversity in art, facilitated by University of Richmond president Dr. Ronald Crutcher.