Leia Zhu, Violin &
Benjamin Engeli, Piano

Sixteen-year-old violin prodigy Leia Zhu has performed with prestigious ensembles and orchestras across the globe, including Festival Strings Lucerne, Marinsky Symphony Orchestra, Russian National Orchestra, and the National Orchestra of Belgium. Lauded for her musical maturity, expressive interpretations, and impressive technical ability, she is recognised as a star of the future.

The young British virtuoso performs a beautiful repertoire of Mozart, Strauss, Debussy, Wieniawski and Sarasate  for her Abu Dhabi Festival debut accompanied by versatile Swiss pianist Benjamin Engeli. With a solo career that includes performing with the world-leading London Symphony Orchestra, the London Mozart Players 2021 Artist-in-Residence displays her renowned talent and impressive technical ability in this special recital.

Leia Zhu Violin

Benjamin Engeli Piano

Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
The Blue Hall 
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi 
20 March 2023