Sumina Studer Hosts Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai with Medici.tv

Sumina Studer was recently invited to host the internationally broadcast Classic Violin Olympus live in Dubai, a prestigious violin competition with a total prize pool of €320,000. The winner received the grand prize of €200,000, and each finalist was awarded €10,000 alongside concert engagements by the 25-person jury consisting of conductors and Directors of major classical music institutions.

In collaboration with Medici.tv, Sumina led a wide range of digital coverage: conducting one-on-one spotlight interviews with jury members and directors from top classical music institutions, moderating six in-depth guest panel talks on the future of violin performance and the music industry, on-stage presenting, content creation, and more.

Her work as a violinist and communicator added a unique voice to the event's media presence. Learn more about Sumina's work as a presenter here.

You can rewatch the live event here on Medici.tv.

Guest Lecturer at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg: Digital Branding for Classical Musicians

Sumina Studer was invited to lecture at the Hochschule für Musik Würzburg, delivering her workshop "Modern Communication and Social Media for Musicians in the 21st Century."

The session addressed current tools and best practices for building a strong online presence while staying true to artistic values. Students engaged in open discussion about the role of Instagram, YouTube, and new digital platforms in shaping their careers.

Sumina continues to advocate for greater inclusion of digital literacy in music conservatories. Explore more of her education outreach here.

Promoting Talent with the London Symphony Orchestra: Sumina Studer Supports LSO Conservatoire Scholarship

Sumina Studer partnered with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) to promote the LSO Conservatoire Scholarship, a major initiative supporting young musicians studying in London. The scholarship provides mentorship, professional development, and financial support for 10 talented students.

Sumina was the first influencer to ever collaborate with the LSO, and her digital campaign raised awareness to the point of leading to the highest number of applications the program has received to date.

The campaign's success demonstrates how social media and classical music can intersect powerfully - a key theme in Sumina’s work. Explore more of her social impact here.

Tonebase Festival Münster: Sumina Studer Lectures on Social Media for Musicians

At the inaugural Tonebase Festival in Münster, Sumina Studer led a lecture and participated in the panel discussion on the future and communication for classical musicians. The audience included students aged 10 to 55, making it an intergenerational teaching setting.

The panel also featured faculty members of the festival, discussing how platforms like YouTube and Instagram can be used to empower musicians at every stage of their career. Sumina will return to the festival again in autumn 2025 to expand on these topics.

Read about her ongoing collaboration with Tonebase here.

Sumina Studer helps reestablishing Florian Leonhard Fine Violins NYC presence with Pop-Up and Exclusive Kreutzer Stradivarius Concert

As Sales Executive and Manager of East Coast Partnerships at Florian Leonhard Fine Violins, Sumina initiated and formed the company’s first pop-up store in New York City.

In a newfound partnership with AfterArts, a membership concert series known for unique classical concert experiences, Florian Leonhard Fine Violins sponsored the Kreutzer Stradivarius violin for a performance by violinist Max Tan, who performed Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, alongside the original manuscript from the Juilliard Manuscript Collection - offering audiences an exceptional blend of music and history.

Based in London, Sumina travels to New York regularly to manage sales and partnerships across the East Coast, strengthening Florian Leonhard Fine Violins’ presence in the region.

For more on Sumina’s work, visit the Florian Leonhard website.
For more information on AfterArts, visit their website.

Charity Concert Raises Over £23,000 for Save the Children UK: Supporting “We Have One World” Initiative

As a trustee of We Have One World, Sumina recently played a leading role in organizing a charity concert and auction in London, raising over £23,000 for Save the Children UK. The sold-out event brought together an intergenerational roster of performers and supporters, uniting young musicians, acclaimed soloists, and philanthropic brands in support of global humanitarian aid.

The concert was co-hosted by Sumina and fellow trustee Miles Contreras-Brown, and took place in collaboration with Prelude Education. Notably supported by luxury and music industry partners including Bulgari, GEWA Strings, Aspinal of London, Maison Ava, Safiyaa, and Florian Leonhard Fine Violins, the evening featured both live performances and a silent auction with exclusive prizes.

In addition to her behind-the-scenes work, Sumina also performed alongside emerging musicians, embodying the evening’s ethos of collaboration and intergenerational mentorship. Her involvement reflects her deep commitment to using classical music as a tool for social impact, youth empowerment, and humanitarian advocacy.

Read more about the event on the official page.

First Official Digital Host of International ARD Violin Competition in Munich

Sumina Studer joined the prestigious ARD Violin Competition in Munich as its official digital host, bringing global audiences closer to the competition dubbed by Sir Simon Rattle as "the Olympics of Classical Music."

Sumina’s role included daily behind-the-scenes content, exclusive interviews with participants and jury members, and insightful commentary designed to connect both seasoned music lovers and new audiences to the event’s extraordinary performances.

You can read more about her experience hosting for international audiences here.

Newest Host for Tonebase Violin Youtube Channel

Sumina has joined leading classical music learning platform Tonebase as their new host for Tonebase Violin’s Youtube channel.

With years of experience in the classical music world as well as her own Youtube channel of 200k subscribers, Sumina will explore the world of violins, covering everything from playing techniques to the history of the instrument and its performers with a global audience of violin enthusiasts and classical music audiences.

Guest Lecturer at the Zurich University of the Arts

Sumina was recently invited to lead a workshop-style guest lecture at the Zurich University of the Arts (Zürcher Hochschule der Künste). The event, featuring a diverse panel of professionals including psychologists, culture journalists, and social educators in Switzerland, allowed for Sumina to present her lecture, "Modern Communication and Social Media for Musicians in the 21st century".
Her knowledge in the intersection of classical music and social media added rarely addressed insights to the panel discussion as well as the school’s curriculum for their music students. This opportunity aligns with Sumina's commitment to exploring the evolving dynamics of communication within the classical music landscape.

Thomastik-Infeld Strings Endorsed Artist

A long-time customer of Thomastik Infeld Strings, it is with excitement that Sumina is now officially partnered with the viennese string company as a Thomastik Infeld Artist.
Founded in 1919, Thomastik Infeld is a string company which quickly became the preferred string choice of instrumentalists on international stages performing both contemporary crossover as well as classical music. Sumina’s current favorite string line is the “Peter Infeld”-set.

To name a few, artists currently endorsed by Thomastik Infeld include violinists Leonidas Kavakos, Pinchas Zukerman, Noah Bendix-Balgley of the Berlin Philharmonic, Simone Porter, James Ehnes, Hilary Hahn, Christian Tetzlaff, Aleksey Igudesman, violists Matthew Lipman, Choong-Jin Chang of the Philadelphia Orchestra, cellists Kian Soltani, Robert deMaine of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Brannon Cho, double bass player Dominik Wagner as well as chamber music formations such as the Calidore String Quartet, the Dover Quartet and the Quartetto di Cremona.

A. Stradivari Violin Loan by Stradivari Stiftung Habisreutinger

In March 2019, Sumina was loaned a fine italian violin by famed violinmaker Antonio Stradivari, made in Cremona, Italy in 1707. This loan is made possible by the swiss foundation Stradivari-Stiftung Habisreutinger.
This violin is a new addition to their collection. Sumina joins their instrument loan roster of musicians such as Antoine Tamestit, Xiaoming Wang, and more.

Antonio Stradivari is almost universally regarded as the greatest violin maker in history, and the value of his instruments reflects that exalted status. The pinnacle of Stradivari's career is known as the Golden Period and lasted roughly from 1700 to 1720, which includes Sumina’s instrument. Stradivari made nearly a thousand instruments, of which about only 650 survive.

C. Camilli Violin Loan by Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben

Sumina was loaned a fine italian violin by violinmaker Camillo Camilli, made in Mantua, Italy in 1731, upon selection of the german foundation "Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben", which annually distributes fine instruments to young established musicians in Germany.

Camillo Camilli is considered one of the finest 18th Century makers of the Mantua School. Although his primary violin making mentor was Antonio Zanotti, Camilli was heavily influenced by Pietro Guarneri’s violin making style. Camilli instruments are known for their superior craftsmanship, which features appealing materials and a lovely golden-orange varnish married with the high arching of Guarneri and Amati-inspired scrolls.

Scholarshipholder of the LYRA Foundation

Sumina won the scholarship of the LYRA Foundation Scholarship Fund in Switzerland. This stipend will allow her to support her studies at The Juilliard School in New York.

Scholarshipholder of the Migros Culture Percentage

Sumina won the scholarship of the Migros-Kulturprozent Instrumental Talent Competition in Switzerland. This stipend will allow her to support her studies at The Juilliard School in New York.

Along with other instrumentalists, Sumina was the only violinist to receive the prize this year.

Prizewinner of the Berliner International Music Competition 2018

Sumina is a Gold Prizewinner at the 2nd Berliner International Music Competition in 2018. 
This year's Jury consisted of Pierre Amoyal, Jerome Pernoo, Krysztof Bakowski, Frantisek Brikcius, Zvi Carmeli, Lynn Chang, Johannes Goritzki, Eduard Grach, Marco Rizzi, Audun Sandvik, Eduard Schmieder, Ivan Straus and Kirill Troussov.

Prizewinner of the Manhattan International Music Competition

Sumina is a Silver Prizewinner at the 3rd Manhattan International Music Competition in 2018.
This year's Jury consisted of Jerome Pernoo, Christian Altenburger, Troels Svane, Reinhard Latzko, Emmanuela Reiter, Diemut Poppen, Asier Polo, Svetlin Roussev, Felix Olschofka, Veronique Mathieu, Seiji Kageyama, Zakhar Bron, Johannes Goritzki and Chin Kim.
The honorary President was Maestro Ivo Pogorelich. 

Scholarshipholder of the Gerd-Bucerius-Stipend

Sumina has been loaned violins from the German Music Instrument Foundation since 2016. Within the foundation, Sumina has now also been elected to receive the Gerd-Bucerius-Scholarship, which will enable her further studies in the United States of America.
Named after famed german journalist, policitian and founding member of german magazine "Die Zeit" ("The Time") Gerd Bucerius, the German Music Instrument Foundation cooperated with the ZEIT-foundation to support young musicians on their musical endeavours abroad from Germany.

Previous scholarshipholders include clarinetist and president of Deutsche Grammophon Clemens Trautmann, and violinist Viviane Hagner.

L. Storioni Violin Loan, Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben

Sumina was loaned a fine italian violin by violinmaker Lorenzo Storioni, made in Cremona, Italy in 1774, upon selection of the german foundation "Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben", which annually distributes fine instruments to young established musicians in Germany.