hannah-kim

About

Violinist

Hannah recently graduated from Ravenswood School for Girls and was on a full music scholarship. She began playing violin at age five, earning her AMusA in 2020 and her LMusA with distinction in 2021. Recently nominated for HSC Encore, she also won first prize at the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition this year, leading to a 2025 performance invitation with the Barrier Reef Orchestra. Until recently, Hannah studied under Elisabeth Mitchelmore and will continue with Janet Davies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music this year.

Hannah’s achievements include first place in the 2021 Polish Music Competition, the 2022 Edna Wilde Instrumental Award, and the Virtuoso Prize at the New Talent British Festival. She has placed in multiple national and international competitions, including the Kendall National Violin Competition, the ArsClassica International Junior Competition, and the Mimas Music Festival Violin Competition.

A committed ensemble musician, Hannah is concertmaster of her school orchestra and has performed with the Sydney Youth Orchestra and ACO Academy. Since 2023, she has also been part of the prestigious Australian Youth Orchestra Flagship Orchestra, having participated in AYO programs since 2022. Outside of music, she enjoys participating in church worship and exploring photography.

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