A violist is a philosopher, a connector, a pioneer and a human voice. To listen more than to draw attention to oneself, being a musician demands extraordinary awareness and aliveness in all our senses while remaining humble and joyful in our pursuit. I hope the VivaViola! community can become a space and support for everyone who loves the viola.
About Leah Amory
Leah Amory, violin (New York, City, NY), is a first-year violinist studying at the Curtis Institute of Music with Pamela Frank and Erin Keefe. She made her concerto debut at age 15 as the First Prize winner of International Virtuoso. Other prizes include being a winner of 2021 National YoungArts, Grand Prize winner in NY Chamber Players, finalist in the Lyra Competition and Juilliard Concerto Competition. She also enjoys chamber music, which has led her to perform with peers from the Perlman Music Program and as part of Juilliard's ChamberFest. She has made appearances with Bruce Adolphe in Alice Tully Hall and led members of the Back to Bach Project as Regional Director. She is grateful for her mentors including Catherine Cho, Itzhak Perlman, and Li Lin. Leah is also a member of non-profit music organizations such as Concerts in Motion and Community Table.
