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Esther Yoo - Violinist
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Esther Yoo

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Esther Yoo is a classical violinist who holds Belgian-American citizenship and is of Korean descent. She gained international recognition after becoming the youngest prizewinner at the 2010 Sibelius Violin Competition at age 16, followed by prizes at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2012 and the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis in 2014. In 2013, Yoo signed with the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon record label and has since performed with major orchestras across Europe, Asia, and North America. She plays on a 1708 Stradivarius violin known as the 'Ex-Petschnikoff' on loan from the Samsung Foundation of Culture.

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How good is Esther Yoo?
Esther Yoo scores 7.31/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Violinist category. DG-backed young soloist with good competition and recording profile; reputation still developing.
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With a score of 7.31/10, Esther Yoo is a solid option in Violinist. See all Violinist ranked.

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