Evin Blomberg is a professional violinist, dedicated arts advocate, and leader committed to transforming the future of classical music and the communities it touches.
Evin Blomberg is a professional violinist, dedicated arts advocate, and leader committed to transforming the future of classical music and the communities it touches. She joined the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops as a violinist in 2019, and since then her involvement has grown to encompass additional roles offstage. Her work led to the creation of the Musicians in Schools Coordinator position, which she now holds, and she also serves as a Musician Representative on the Board of Directors after being elected by her colleagues.
In 2022, Evin founded Soli Music Society, a mission-driven venture focused on impacting the lives of others through creative initiatives and community-based musical experiences. Her efforts to increase the accessibility of the arts and introduce new listeners to classical music have received attention across the region. Evin was the winner of the 2024 Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Next Generation Leadership Awards in the Arts, Entertainment & Hospitality category, and in 2023 Evin was a Finalist for the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center Upstander Awards. In addition, she received a Gold President's Volunteer Service Award in 2023.
In 2025, Evin presented “Organizational Success Through Musician Engagement” and was invited to participate on a panel at the League of American Orchestras National Conference, an industry-wide gathering of orchestra professionals. Evin’s unique experiences and insights sparked conversations among hundreds of attendees, and she continues to welcome speaking opportunities that invite open dialogue about the future of classical music.
As a violinist, Evin has performed extensively as a soloist and collaborator. Appearances in recent years include performances at the Sitka Music Festival, Northwest BachFest, Linton Chamber Music Series, Soli Music Society, and with the Ohio Valley Symphony. In 2021, Evin received a Next Up Alumni Recital Series Grant from The Colburn School to record, edit, and produce a digital recital in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following year, Evin was awarded a second Next Up Alumni Grant together with cellist Natalie Helm, to curate and present a recital in Los Angeles.
Recent performing honors include the Bronze Award at the 2022 Singapore International Music Competition and Laureate at the 2021 International Chicago Violin Competition. Evin has also previously won prizes in competitions including 4th Prize at the International Irving M. Klein String Competition (2016), 2nd Prize at the Schmidbauer International Competition (2013), 1st Prize at the Korea Times Competition in the United States (2007), and was also a competitor at the 8th International Fritz Kreisler Competition in Vienna, Austria.
From 2023-2025, Evin was a Mentor for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Diversity Fellowship Program, a program created to support string players from underrepresented populations in American orchestras. Evin’s passion for supporting young musicians has also led to masterclass, coaching, and guest lecturer appearances at institutions like Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and Grinnell College.
Before moving to Cincinnati, Evin was based in London, England, where she performed in the violin sections of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra. While working in London, Evin went on several performance tours, including London Philharmonic tours to Taiwan, China, South Korea, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States, and also participated in the Glyndebourne Opera Festival and recording sessions at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. In addition, Evin has previously taken part in several productions in the film and entertainment industry for the GRAMMY Foundation, ABC television network, and several music records.
At age 15, Evin was accepted into the studio of Robert Lipsett at The Colburn School Conservatory of Music, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree and Artist Diploma. Evin then went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music in New York as a student of Pinchas Zukerman, earning a Master of Music degree in the Pinchas Zukerman Performance Program. In addition to her music education, Evin has received certifications from The Wharton School Online (Leadership and Management Certificate Program) and The YWCA Rising Star Leadership Program (Board and Equity Leader Certification).
Evin plays on a 1772 Joseph Gagliano violin.
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The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania: Wharton Online
Leadership and Management Certificate Program, 2024YWCA of Greater Cincinnati
Rising Star Equity Leadership Program, 2024Manhattan School of Music
student of Pinchas Zukerman
Master of Music, 2017The Colburn School Conservatory of Music
student of Robert Lipsett
Bachelor of Music, 2013
Artist Diploma, 2015 -
2024 Next Generation Leader Award in Arts, Entertainment & Hospitality, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Winner
2023 President’s Volunteer Service Award, Gold
2023 Upstander Awards, Holocaust & Humanity Center, Finalist
2023 Next Generation Leader Award, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Finalist
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2022 Singapore International Music Competition, Bronze Award
2022 The Colburn School: Next Up Alumni Recital Series Grant (Duo)
2021 Chicago International Violin Competition, Laureate
2021 The Colburn School, Next Up Alumni Recital Series Grant (Solo)
2016 International Irving M. Klein String Competition, 4th Prize
2013 Schmidbauer International Competition, 2nd Prize
2007 Korea Times Competition in the United States, 1st Prize