Violin Student Himari Yoshimura Wins Prize at the Concours Musical International de Montréal Competition

Curtis is proud to congratulate 11-year-old violin student Himari Yoshimura, who was named the winner of the audience prize of the “Mini Violini” opening concert of the Concours Musical International de Montréal (CMIM). One of five international violinists selected to perform across two afternoons at Montréal’s Bourgie Hall, Ms. Yoshimura’s win includes $5,000, generously donated by the Wicha Music Foundation.

Read the announcement on The Violin Channel

Himari Yoshimura, from Tokyo, Japan, entered the Curtis Institute of Music in 2022 and studies violin with Ida Kavafian. All students at Curtis receive merit-based, full-tuition scholarships, and Ms. Yoshimura is a Curtis Institute of Music Fellow.

Photos of Ms. Yoshimura courtesy of Nichole MCH Photography.

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