In this concert, Clare Hall is happy to present one of the brightest young talents emerging on the international scene.
Peihan Francesca He, 12 years old, is currently studying under Dr Robin Wilson. Francesca started learning violin at age 8 and was admitted to the Royal Academy of Music at age 9. In 2022, Francesca won First Prize at the Danubia Talents International Music Competition and the American Protégé Music Talent Competition, earning an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall. She also achieved First Prize and the Exceptional Young Talent Special Prize at both the Paris and London Grand Prize Virtuoso Competitions, leading to performances at the Cité de la Musique-Philharmonie de Paris and the Royal Albert Hall. Additionally, she won First Prize at the Fiorito International Music Competition. In 2023, Francesca performed with the Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra under Alastair Willis at the Vienna Konzerthaus. This performance was broadcasted on PBS TV. Francesca plays a 1775 ‘ex Franz Ries’ Anselmo Bellosio violin.