Tongtong Lei
Summary
A violinist of considerable range, whose performances have spanned New York debuts, solo recitals, and chamber tours-each marked by a quiet intensity and an undeniable commitment to artistry. With a history of innovative performances that fuse music with sual installations and interdisciplinary arts, her work is not merely an expression of technique but of sion. As concertmaster and associate, leadership has been defined not by position but by an unwavering dedication to the balance between soloist and ensemble, always string for a deeper connection to the music, to the performers, and to the audience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Second Violin
Youth Music Culture The Greater Bay Area Festival
Guangzhou, China
01.2025 - 01.2025
Concertmaster
Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church
Dallas, Texas
11.2024 - Current
Associate Concertmaster
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
09.2024 - Current
Violinist
Taipei Music Academy and Festival
Taipei
08.2024 - 08.2024
Solo and Chamber Tour
Steinway & Son Shanghai
Shanghai, US
07.2024 - 08.2024
Solo Recitals
Juilliard School
New York, NY
02.2024
Chamber Performance
Alice Tully Hall
New York, NY
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Penderecki's Sextet.
- Piazzolla's History of Tango
- Eric Ewazen's Trio
First Violin for String Quartet
Jazz Lincoln Center
Shanghai, China
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Performance with Visual Installation
Music Therapist
Zhengzhou Hospital
Zhengzhou, Henan
07.2022 - 08.2022
- The project, aimed at children diagnosed with cerebral palsy and infantile autism, sought not just to assist in their treatment and recovery but to through music, make these children find a space where they could be both seen and heard in society.
Masterclass
Curtis, Mannes, MSM, NEC, SFC, Tianjin Juilliard
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
• Angelo Yu Xiang
• Kritopher Tong
• Lucie Robert
• Nancy Zhou
• Pinchas Zukerman
• Shmuel Ashkenasi
• Stefan Jackiw
First Violin String Player
The Juilliard School
New York, NY
01.2022 - 05.2024
- The Juilliard School Orchestra
- The Center for Innovation of Arts
Soloist
American Debate at Carnegie Hall
New York, NY
02.2018 - 02.2018
Education
Performance Diploma - Violin Candidate
Southern Methodist University
05.2025
Master of Music - Violin Performance
Juilliard School of Music
New York, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance
New England Conservatory of Music
05.2021
High School - Violin Performance
Central Conservatory of Music
05.2017
Skills
Solo performance experience
Chamber and orchestra music expertise,
Insightful programming ideas
Composition and music production
Strategic leadership
Recording studio experience
Awards
- 2025 Steven Ying Music Fellowship Award
- 2024 Meadows Artistic Scholarship Award
- 2024 The New York International Music Competition: First Prize
- 2024 The International Artists Competition: Second Prize
- 2024 The Beethoven Young Musician Competition: First Prize
- 2022 AMIGDALA International Music Competition-memorial “G. Raciti”: First Prize
- 2022-2024 Juilliard Scholarship
- 2021 ENKOR International Violin Competition: Second Prize
- 2021 Best Performances of Composers of Mozart, Mendelssohn, Bach: First, First, Third
- 2020 Alexander & Buono International Strings Competition: Third Prize
Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin), Native
- English, Bilingual
- French, Conversational
Personal Information
Nationality: Chinese
Timeline
Principal Second Violin
Youth Music Culture The Greater Bay Area Festival
01.2025 - 01.2025
Concertmaster
Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church
11.2024 - Current
Associate Concertmaster
Southern Methodist University
09.2024 - Current
Violinist
Taipei Music Academy and Festival
08.2024 - 08.2024
Solo and Chamber Tour
Steinway & Son Shanghai
07.2024 - 08.2024
Solo Recitals
Juilliard School
02.2024
Chamber Performance
Alice Tully Hall
09.2023 - 05.2024
First Violin for String Quartet
Jazz Lincoln Center
08.2023 - 08.2023
Music Therapist
Zhengzhou Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022
Masterclass
Curtis, Mannes, MSM, NEC, SFC, Tianjin Juilliard
01.2022 - Current
First Violin String Player
The Juilliard School
01.2022 - 05.2024
Soloist
American Debate at Carnegie Hall
02.2018 - 02.2018
Performance Diploma - Violin Candidate
Southern Methodist University
Master of Music - Violin Performance
Juilliard School of Music
Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance
New England Conservatory of Music
High School - Violin Performance
Central Conservatory of Music
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