Sophia Han

Praised by Classical Voices of North Carolina for “making the violin seem easy, almost as child’s play,” violinist Sophia Han is a versatile performer. Sophia has appeared as guest soloist with orchestras across the United States and performed with artists including Michael Bublé, Audra McDonald, Stephen Curtis Chapman, and toured with the rock band STARSET.

Among her extensive orchestral experience, Sophia has served as Associate Concertmaster of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra and has appeared with the St. Louis Symphony and The Florida Orchestra. Her chamber music experience includes performances with the 314 Quartet, the St. Louis Chamber Soloists, Rio Verde Quartet, and a distinctive violin-saxophone-piano trio alongside her husband, Dr. Zach Stern, and pianist Richard Blumenthal.

Currently serving as Visiting Assistant Professor of Violin at Florida State University, Sophia is a dedicated educator and sought-after adjudicator. She is a proud alumna of Florida State University where she was a member of the graduate quartet in residence. Sophia has earned dual master’s degrees from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to returning to FSU as faculty, Sophia was Associate Professor of Violin and Viola at Southeast Missouri State University, where she founded the Performing Arts Thrive Here (PATH) Entrepreneurship Residency and built lasting connections with the surrounding community through numerous performances and educational outreach.

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