Violinist Chloe Chua Launches Seven-City China Tour
The 19-year-old virtuoso is touring China before transferring to the Kronberg Academy for music studies this October.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Classical
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Singaporean violinist Chloe Chua is currently performing a seven-city tour of China alongside the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Following the tour, Chua will begin her studies at the Kronberg Academy in October 2026.
Why it matters
The transition to the Kronberg Academy follows the retirement of her previous teacher, Kolja Blacher, marking a significant step in the young musician's career as she approaches her 20s. This tour serves as a major platform for her performance of classical masterworks before she begins this new chapter.
Chua's 2025 Mozart: Violin Concertos album reached the No. 1 spot on the Apple Music global Classical Top 100 chart. She previously served as the youngest artist-in-residence for the Singapore Symphony Orchestra for two consecutive seasons.
The players
Chloe Chua
A Singaporean violinist who rose to international prominence after winning the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition in 2018.
Singapore Symphony Orchestra
A professional orchestra based in Singapore that has featured Chua as their youngest artist-in-residence.
Kronberg Academy
A prestigious international music academy based in Germany that focuses on the education of young violinists, cellists, and pianists.
Kolja Blacher
A renowned violinist and pedagogue who served as the teacher for Chloe Chua at the Hochschule fur Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin.
The details
Chua is performing Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto In E Minor and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante In E Flat Major during the tour. She is moving to the Kronberg Academy after completing two years of study at the Hochschule fur Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin.
Timeline
2018: Chua won joint first prize at the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition.
October 25, 2026: The current seven-city China tour concludes.
October 2026: Chua begins classes at the Kronberg Academy.
November 11, 2026: Chua makes her debut performance at London's Wigmore Hall.
January 2027: Chua turns 20 and begins an Asian tour including a Hong Kong debut.
Industry Dynamics
Chua's professional ascent follows the path established by previous winners of the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists. This progression reflects the highly competitive nature of the global classical music circuit as young soloists transition into advanced conservatory training.
International fans can catch her live performances during the upcoming tour stops in London, Hong Kong, and Canada. Listeners can continue to access her acclaimed 2025 Mozart: Violin Concertos album through major global streaming platforms.
The takeaway
Chloe Chua's career transition underscores the rigorous academic paths that even world-class young soloists pursue to refine their craft. Listeners should look for her upcoming concert dates to hear her interpretations of standard violin concertos live.
What happens next
Chua will perform at Wigmore Hall on November 11, 2026, and will embark on an Asian tour including a Hong Kong debut in January 2027, followed by a Canadian debut in February 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Straits Times.
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