Jing Zeng

Violin Session 2

Jing Zeng, a distinguished violinist, left an indelible mark when she joined The Phoenix Symphony’s first violin section in 2006, highlighted by a captivating solo appearance in 2019. This marked the beginning of a remarkable musical journey that commenced
at the age of four.

Zeng’s musical brilliance illuminated the global stage with victories in the Sixth National Violin Competition in Beijing and the Novosibirsk International Violin Competition in Russia at the age of 15. Securing a full scholarship, she pursued her musical education
at the Young Artist Program of the Cleveland Institute of Music, earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees under the guidance of luminaries such as David Cerone, Linda Sharon Cerone, and William Preucil.

In the United States, Zeng’s virtuosity resonated through captivating recitals and chamber music performances, earning her prestigious accolades, including triumphs in the Darius Milhaud Performance Competition and the Suburban Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition.
Her artistry reached international heights as she toured Japan, holding positions as associate concertmaster and principal second violin of the Pacific Music Festival Orchestra under distinguished conductors like Bernard Haitink, Christoph Eschenbach, Edo
de Waart, and Fabio Luisi. She enriched her musical palette by performing chamber music with musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic. Notably, she participated in the Morningside Music Bridge five times in Calgary, Canada, where she engaged in masterclasses
with renowned musicians like Pinchas Zuckermann. Zeng’s versatility was further showcased through engagements with orchestras such as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Akron Symphony Orchestra, Canton Symphony Orchestra, and Mansfield Symphony Orchestra.

Beyond her own performances, Zeng dedicated herself to nurturing the next generation of musicians as a devoted music educator. Her students gained acceptance into world-renowned institutions such as the Curtis Institute of Music and Juilliard School, New England
Conservatory of Music achieving national winner in competitions like the Music Teachers National Association Competition, American String Teachers Association Competition, the Sphinx Competition and the Cooper International Violin Competition. Her
students received invitations to prestigious music institutions such as the Heifetz International Music Institute, Interlochen Music Camp, Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Philadelphia International Music Festival, and Morningside Music Bridge, where
she served as a faculty member in 2024—highlighting the profound impact of her teaching.
Served as a teaching assistant to Linda Sharon Cerone, Zeng’s influence extends beyond the stage, leaving an indelible legacy through her students’ remarkable success.