ABOUT

Hanna Kim is a Toronto-based violinist whose career bridges performance, education, and artistic leadership. With over twenty-five years of professional experience as both a performer and educator, she is recognized for her intuitive musicianship and deeply expressive playing.

She pursued her advanced musical training in Germany and earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts, studying with Prof. Valery Gradow and Prof. Roman Nodel. She later completed her Doctoral degree (Konzertexamen) in violin performance at the Trossingen University of Music under Prof. Winfried Rademacher, graduating with unanimous distinction from the jury.

Hanna Kim has received top prizes at the Città di Barletta, Padova, Luigi Zanuccoli, and other international music competitions.  These achievements have led to performances across Europe, Asia, and North America, where she has appeared in solo recitals and as a featured soloist with orchestras in Germany, Russia, China, South Korea, and Canada.

Alongside her performing career, Hanna served as a Professor of Violin at Chung-Ang University and also taught at the Seoul National University of Education in South Korea, reflecting her longstanding dedication to the education and mentorship of young musicians. She is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of SoundBridge Society, an Ontario-based registered charity that connects professional artistry with community engagement, bringing meaningful live music experiences to seniors, hospitals, and underserved communities.

Her artistic work extends beyond the concert stage through recordings and media. She has released the solo album MERCY and collaborated on the album GRACE with the violin duo BEVIOLINCE. In addition, she shares her passion for music with a broader audience as the host of Hanna’s Music & More on Toronto Christian Broadcasting.

Based in Toronto, Hanna Kim serves as Concertmaster of the Ontario Philharmonic. Her work today reflects a holistic artistic vision—one that values excellence in performance, depth in education, and music’s capacity to inspire connection across communities.