Narae Han

Narae Han joined Orchestra Nova Northwest and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as a section violin member in 2024. Originally from South Korea, She spent four years as a core violinist with the Chung-buk Philharmonic Orchestra. Additionally, she played with the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus in California for two years as a substitute.

Narae began her violin studies at the age of seven and received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at Ewha Womans University in South Korea. Seeking further education, she moved to the United States to earn her Master of Music in Violin Performance from Boston University, where she was honored with a scholarship. Throughout her studies, she received mentorship from principal teachers including Yuri Mazurkevich, Taek Ju Lee, and Dong Hyun Kim.

Throughout her academic and professional journey, Narae has performed numerous solo and chamber music concerts. In addition to her performing career, she runs a private violin teaching studio, where she nurtures the next generation of violinists. She also holds music concerts twice a year for her students, providing them with invaluable performance experience and fostering a love for music.

The violin section is sponsored by the Anne Emery Kyllo Fund.