SAMUEL NEBYU

American-Ethiopian-Hungarian violinist Samuel Nebyu-praised by the Strings Magazine for his “lyrical and energetic performances [reflecting] the human need to connect and share artistic treasures” is Co-Concertmaster of the UAE National Orchestra, and a scholar of the Anne-Sophie Mutter's foundation. He previously held the Assistant Concertmaster position at the Colorado Symphony, and before that was the  Resident Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Gustavo Dudamel. His distinctive artistry has attracted opportunities and audiences around the globe. His artistic collaboration with Anne Sophie Mutter and the Mutter Virtuosi led to a Deutsche Grammophon recording. 

Samuel balances a career of an orchestral leader, soloist and chamber musician. In all these roles he brings his passion for beauty in music, and his love of performing  with his colleagues on stage.

He has appeared as a soloist at major music festivals in Europe and North America, most notably, he was a featured soloist at the Lucerne Festival in 2022. Samuel has received accolades for his recordings, and has been featured on New York's WQXR radio station, has received the Album of the week award in WRTI Philadelphia, and his recordings has been broadcasted in the USA and Europe.
An avid promoter of new music as well, he has collaborated with Jennifer Higdon and gave a performance of her very own “The Singing Rooms” concerto for solo violin, choir and orchestra in Verizon Hall in Philadelphia. Nebyu also gave a Swiss premiere of Unsuk Chin’s Gran Cadenza for two violins with Anne-Sophie Mutter. He has also commissioned a composition from American composer Tyson Davis which he  performed at the 2022 Lucerne Fesitval in Switzerland.