| At five years old she performed to the legendary violinist and mentor Yehudi Menuhin and subsequently, at his invitation, studied with Natasha Boyarskaya at the Menuhin School. In 1995 she began studying in Germany with Professor Zakhar Bron, the teacher of Maxim Vengerov and Vadim Repin. In addition to her lessons with Professor Bron, Chloë has taken part in masterclasses and received guidance from the great violinists Shlomo Mintz, Ida Haendel, Salvatore Accardo, Ruggiero Ricci and Maxim Vengerov. At the age of four Chloë performed solo at the Purcell Room in London and by ten, had played in major concert halls throughout Europe and North America including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Chloë has received numerous awards for her playing including first prize and four special prizes in the 2nd International Violin Competition in Novosibirsk (Siberia) resulting in concerts in Russia, France and Japan. In October 2001 Chloë performed at the Royal Albert Hall with the Philharmonia Orchestra and at New Year 2002 she gave two performances of the Mendelssohn Concerto as soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican. She will be playing on Wednesday on the Floating Stage. Henley Festival 2004 runs from 7th to 11th July and tickets go on sale to the general public from 8th March 2004. For further information and tickets contact the Festival Box Office on 01491 843404. For online information visit the website at www.henley-festival.co.uk |