JOSHUA BROWN
violin
Violinist Joshua Brown has earned international acclaim for his "richness of sound, elegance of reading... commitment of every moment at the service of the work..." (La Libre). A 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and 2027–30 Bowers Program Artist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Joshua rose to international prominence after winning Second Prize and both Audience Awards at the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Competition. His additional honors include First Prize at the 2023 Global Music Education International Violin Competition and the 2019 Leopold Mozart International Violin Competition.
Following his acclaimed debut with The Cleveland Orchestra, Joshua has appeared as soloist with orchestras including the Munich Radio Orchestra, MDR Sinfonieorchester, Belgian National Orchestra, Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Recent and upcoming highlights include concerto debuts with the San Diego Symphony and North Carolina Symphony and recital appearances at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Merkin Hall. Joshua is represented jointly by Concert Artists Guild and Young Classical Artists Trust.
Professional development activities for Joshua Brown are generously supported by Marilyn G. and Joseph B. Schwartz.