BIOGRAPHY
MA, BMus (Hons), DipRam, LRAM, Royal Society of Musicians
British violinist Sophie Hinson is recognised for her versatility as a soloist, orchestral musician, and chamber performer. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and Chetham’s School of Music, she is rapidly establishing herself as an engaging and distinctive artist across the UK and internationally.
Sophie is a freelance violinist based in the UK who regularly performs and records with leading ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, and Britten Sinfonia. Alongside her performing career, she was invited to speak at TEDx Vezins, France, in 2025, where she presented The Hidden Power of Music, exploring the impact of music on individuals and communities. She has worked with distinguished conductors including Sir Mark Elder, Sakari Oramo, John Wilson, Sir Edward Gardner, and James Newton Howard.
Sophie is a member of the award-winning Odora Trio, founded at the Royal Academy of Music in 2017. Most recently they were 1st Prize winners in the 2026 Tiziano Rossetti Academy Music Competition in Switzerland. In July 2025, the trio won both the Mozart International Music Competition and the Diamond Prize at the Berlioz International Music Competition. They also received First Prize at the Paris International Music Competition (2024), as well as the Platinum Prize and Excellent Teamwork Award at the Saint-Saëns International Music Competition (2023). Previous accolades include prizes at the Isaacs and Pirani Piano Competition (2017) and the Harold Craxton Chamber Music Prize (2020), alongside a semi-finalist position in the St Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Music Competition (2020). The trio has toured extensively throughout the UK, performing at venues including St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Korean Cultural Centre, St Peter’s Eaton Square, St Giles’ Cathedral Edinburgh, Elgar’s Birthplace, and the Hay Festival. Their debut album, Evergreen, was released in December 2022 with generous sponsorship from the Nimbus Foundation and the John Ireland Trust.
Sophie graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with a Master of Arts degree with Distinction in 2021, studying with Professor Philippe Honoré. She was awarded the Diploma of the Royal Academy of Music (DipRAM) for an outstanding final performance in her master’s studies, alongside the James Wright Award and the D. M. Lloyd Prize. She previously graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree with First-Class Honours in 2020 and was awarded the LRAM teaching diploma in 2019. Throughout her studies, she was generously supported by a scholarship from the Royal Academy of Music. In 2021, she was selected to perform and record a new commission by composer Sadie Harrison to celebrate the Academy’s bicentenary.
Sophie has performed in masterclasses for leading violinists including Josef Špaček, Michael Foyle, Clare Duckworth, Stephan Barratt-Due, Sigyn Fossnes, and members of the Doric Quartet. During her time at the Academy, she performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto in a public masterclass with renowned violinist Olivier Charlier, which was subsequently broadcast by the institution.
Sophie currently performs on an early 19th-century Italian violin by Giuseppe Corsi.