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Zlatomir Fung

cello
Biography

Of Bulgarian-Chinese heritage, Zlatomir Fung began studying the cello at the age of three, then leapt to international attention in 2019 as both the first American in four decades and the youngest musician ever to win First Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition Cello Division. Fung has since been fast establishing a reputation for boundless virtuosity, exquisite sensitivity and impeccable technique across the repertoire range, and also for his insight into contemporary repertoire. Further awards include a 2020 Avery Fisher Career Grant. At the beginning of the 2021/22 season, he made his recital debut at Carnegie Hall. Other season highlights include Bravo! Vail with violinist Joshua Bell and pianist Shai Wosner, and European recital tours performing in cities including Dresden, Ostrava, Rome, Florence and Turin. He plays an W.E. Hill and Sons cello from 1905.