Violin
Current Positions:
“Possessed of a superb talent” (The Australian) with “a searing and poetic tone” (The Guardian), Emily Sun’s powerful sound and compelling, captivating interpretations have won her international renown, just as her genuine connection with audiences and engaging presence have thrilled her growing host of supporters.
As much a chamber musician as a virtuoso, Emily is based in London and is a fast-rising star with “a perfect balance of expressivity and formidable strength” (The Australian).
In recent seasons, Emily has made her debut with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, London Mozart Players and upcoming returns include Sydney Symphony, Melbourne Symphony, Adelaide Symphony and West Australian Symphony Orchestra as well as two new concerto projects with composers Harry Sdraulig and Dani Howard. She was Artist-in-Association with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra across two seasons, including the critically acclaimed world premiere of Elena Kats-Chernin’s Violin Concerto.
“The memorable premiere of a new musical landmark” (5* Limelight Magazine)
Emily has worked with conductors including Vasily Petrenko, Andrew Litton, Mark Wigglesworth, Jaime Martin, Benjamin Northey, Ascher Fisch and Johannes Fritzsch. She made her China debut with the Qingdao Symphony Orchestra conducted by Tan Dun, and has performed with the South Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Arlington Symphony Orchestra, Garland Symphony Orchestra (USA), and across Europe with the European Union Chamber Orchestra, Orchestre de Royal Wallonie and Orchestre de Chamber Namur.
Emily’s recent release Film Fantasia featuring the concertos of Korngold and Kats-Chernin recorded with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra was Editor’s Choice in Limelight Magazine and received critical acclaim: “Sun’s tone is luxurious.. with style” (BBC Music Magazine); “poetic and colourful” (CD Choice); “Sun is in charge, a master of the aural canvas” (Musicweb International).
Emily is currently Violin Professor at the Royal College of Music, London, and she performs on a 1753 G.B. Guadagnini ‘The Adelaide’ violin, kindly loaned to her by the UKARIA Cultural Trust. She is a Larsen Strings Artist.
Emily is represented worldwide by Percius www.percius.co.uk and in Australia and New Zealand by Emblem Artists. www.emblemartists.com.
Violin
Current Positions:
“Possessed of a superb talent” (The Australian) with “a searing and poetic tone” (The Guardian), Emily Sun’s powerful sound and compelling, captivating interpretations have won her international renown, just as her genuine connection with audiences and engaging presence have thrilled her growing host of supporters.
As much a chamber musician as a virtuoso, Emily is based in London and is a fast-rising star with “a perfect balance of expressivity and formidable strength” (The Australian).
In recent seasons, Emily has made her debut with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, London Mozart Players and upcoming returns include Sydney Symphony, Melbourne Symphony, Adelaide Symphony and West Australian Symphony Orchestra as well as two new concerto projects with composers Harry Sdraulig and Dani Howard. She was Artist-in-Association with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra across two seasons, including the critically acclaimed world premiere of Elena Kats-Chernin’s Violin Concerto.
“The memorable premiere of a new musical landmark” (5* Limelight Magazine)
Emily has worked with conductors including Vasily Petrenko, Andrew Litton, Mark Wigglesworth, Jaime Martin, Benjamin Northey, Ascher Fisch and Johannes Fritzsch. She made her China debut with the Qingdao Symphony Orchestra conducted by Tan Dun, and has performed with the South Arizona Symphony Orchestra, Arlington Symphony Orchestra, Garland Symphony Orchestra (USA), and across Europe with the European Union Chamber Orchestra, Orchestre de Royal Wallonie and Orchestre de Chamber Namur.
Emily’s recent release Film Fantasia featuring the concertos of Korngold and Kats-Chernin recorded with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra was Editor’s Choice in Limelight Magazine and received critical acclaim: “Sun’s tone is luxurious.. with style” (BBC Music Magazine); “poetic and colourful” (CD Choice); “Sun is in charge, a master of the aural canvas” (Musicweb International).
Emily is currently Violin Professor at the Royal College of Music, London, and she performs on a 1753 G.B. Guadagnini ‘The Adelaide’ violin, kindly loaned to her by the UKARIA Cultural Trust. She is a Larsen Strings Artist.
Emily is represented worldwide by Percius www.percius.co.uk and in Australia and New Zealand by Emblem Artists. www.emblemartists.com.