Age: 20
“Playing the violin simply makes me the happiest version of myself. It enriches my life in a way that no other activity or art could, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have had the circumstances that allowed me to pursue my dreams.”
Known for her expressive sensitivity and refined musicality, Yume Zamponi is building an international reputation as a soloist and chamber musician. She began her violin studies with Eloise Hellyer and Paola Besutti, later attending the Vecchi Tonelli Conservatory in Modena. She furthered her training at the Yehudi Menuhin School in London under Lutsia Ibragimova, and is currently studying with Mihaela Martin at the Barenboim-Said Akademie in Berlin.
From her entire competition program, Yume is most excited to play Sakura by Canadian composer Maria Kaneko Millar: “Sakura (cherry blossom) is a traditional Japanese song, and my grandmother used to sing it to me as a lullaby when I was a baby. When I discovered this Canadian piece, I felt deeply touched and nostalgic—it instantly brought me back to my childhood.”
Yume won the First Prize of her category at the 2024 Andrea Postacchini International Violin Competition, alongside awards for the Best interpretation of Bach and the Best Italian Competitor. While her principal focus lies in solo and chamber repertoire, Yume has also gained valuable orchestral experience as part of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, performing under Daniel Barenboim in some of the world’s most renowned concert halls, including the Berliner Philharmonie, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Salzburg Festival. She has refined her artistry through masterclasses with artists such as Pavel Vernikov, Daniel Barenboim, and Maxim Rysanov, among others.
Yume plays a Camillus Camilli 1739 violin, kindly loaned to her by the Stretton Society.
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