Leia Zhu

Violinist

Birthday October 1, 2006

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Newcastle, England

Age 18 years old

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About

British violinist who became the youngest musician included on Classic FM's list of 30 brilliant young musicians under 30. She is active on her Violinist Leia Zhu | The Violin Girl YouTube channel, where she shares vlogs and performances, and has earned over 30,000 subscribers. 

Before Fame

At four years old, she debuted solo at the North East Last Night of the Proms in Newcastle City Hall, performing in front of thousands. By the age of 12, she had performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls across 18 countries. 

Trivia

She has broken several records with her talent at such a young age, including becoming the youngest artist to be managed by the London-based agency HarrisonParrott in 2019 and the youngest Artist in Residence with the London Mozart Players in 2021. She was also recognized as a rising star by BBC Magazine in 2021. 

Family Life

She is the daughter of Yanhong Bi and has a younger brother named Leo. 

Associated With

In January 2025, she released a cover of Camille Saint-Saens' Violin Concerto No. 1.