Described as “superb” by the Chicago Classical Review, violinist NJIOMA CHINYERE GREVIOUS is an emerging, passionate and versatile solo, chamber and orchestral musician and performer. She is a graduate of The Juilliard School and a winner of its John Erskine Prize for scholastic and artistic achievement. In 2023, Njioma won the Robert F. Smith First Prize and the Audience Choice awards in the Senior Division of the Sphinx Competition and joint selection in the CAG/YCAT artist auditions. As a soloist, she has appeared with the Chicago Philharmonic, Western Michigan Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra and the Sphinx Virtuoso. As a chamber player, Njioma has performed in series including the Seattle Chamber Music Festival, Rockport Chamber Music Festival and the Jupiter Chamber Players. She is a founding member of the award-winning Abeo Quartet, which has won prizes at Bad Tolz and Yellow Springs and was invited to participate in the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition.
About our Rising Stars
ChamberFest Cleveland’s Rising Stars are recognized for their extraordinary talent. They are invited to deepen their connection to the art of chamber music by immersing themselves in the festival, rehearsing side by side with the leading chamber musicians of our time, and performing in a professional concert setting for discerning audiences and critics alike.