Sinn Yang

Sinn Yang is a Korean-born violinist affiliated with the University of Music Würzburg. She currently serves as a PartTime Lecturer in the Department of Violin (PreCollege), temporarily taking over Max Speermann's class since December 2016. Her career spans principal violin roles with prestigious orchestras like the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra (since 2014/15) and concertmaster positions at state theaters in Meiningen, Darmstadt, Nuremberg, and the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Her educational background includes formal training at the University of Music Würzburg under Max Speermann and at the Lübeck University of Music under Prof. Thomas Brandis, where she graduated in 2009 with a 'soloist class' distinction. She performs extensively in chamber music partnerships with artists like Thomas Brandis and the Henschel Quartet.

Scientific Awards:

• 2008 'Sound and Explanation – Communication of Works in Music and Word' Violin Competition Winner
• 2009 Cultural Promotion Prize from Würzburg

As a soloist, Sinn Yang has collaborated with orchestras such as the Deutsches Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester, under conductors like Michael Sanderling and Wolfram Christ. Her discography includes a debut CD (2014) featuring Schubert, Debussy, and Jörg Widmann, followed by the critically acclaimed '8 Seasons' album released by OehmsClassics.