Sonoko Miriam Welde is one of the most exciting young violinists to emerge from Norway in recent years. Born in Bergen in 1996 she made her debut with the Bergen Philharmonic aged nine and has since gone on to win the Norwegian Soloist Prize and Virtuos competition, as well as representing Norway in the European Broadcasting Union’s Young Musicians Competition. She was a part of the Crescendo programme, where she was mentored by Janine Jansen and Leif Ove Andsnes, and has received the Equinor Talent Scholarship.

Read more on Sonoko Miriam Welde's official website

Photo by Nadia Norskott