Sharon Zhou | Violinist

Named one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars 2026, Sharon Zhou is a British violinist, composer and conductor, recognised for her individual versatility and curiosity as a musician. She performs regularly as a chamber musician as well as a guest soloist with a range of orchestras. 

She has been a participant and laureate of several national and international competitions; highlights include being awarded the St Cecilia’s Bequest, for the best performer under 18, as well as the Colonel Howes Prize at the 34th Eastbourne Young Soloist Competition and the Silver Award at the Internationales Musikfest in Vienna, where she made her debut at the Musikverein.

Sharon was grateful to be a recipient of the 2023 RPS Julius Isserlis Scholarship and is currently studying her Master’s degree at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien.