Belle Ting

15, Taiwan/Canada

An avid musician, Belle is also an enthusiast of travelling and experiencing different cultures, which has given her an unlimited imagination in her music. Belle currently studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts of Vienna with Dora Schwarzberg and the JSBM with Lucia Hall. Belle has performed in many international music festivals and participaged in masterclasses with Ivry Gitlis. In 2015 she won the Cooper International Competition and played with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra.

“Lord Yehudi Menuhin has always been a source of inspiration for me: His deep connection to music, his belief that music is present in and can touch every single living being. To be able to participate in the Menuhin competition is an honour, to have the chance to share my music and ideas in such a wide-reaching and influential musical event: I really hope to get to make many friendships that will last far beyond the duration of the competition, and to touch others with the music-making that will take place!” (Belle Ting)