Noga Shaham
Chamber Music Connects the World, junior
Violin & Viola Masterclasses, participant
Kronberg Academy Master bei Nobuko Imai, funded by the Dr. Rolf M. Schwiete foundation
Born in 2001 in Israel into a musical family, Noga pursued her path as a violinist under the guidance of her father, Hagai Shaham. In 2023, she completed her Bachelor's degree at the University of The Arts Berlin with Prof. Nora Chastain.
The young Israeli violist, Noga Shaham, is renowned for her exceptional warm tone and honest artistic expression, which shine through in every musical endeavor—whether performing as a soloist or collaborating with others in chamber music. Currently enrolled at the esteemed Kronberg Academy, Noga is dedicated to expanding and realizing her artistic potential. She recently received the Nobuko Imai Sponsorship Award at the Kronberg Academy Violin and Viola Masterclasses. Noga's talent and profound musicianship were further showcased this season in performances at London’s Wigmore Hall.
Noga finds her greatest inspiration in crafting music that embraces human connection. Her aim is to establish a musical environment where unspoken thoughts can be expressed through mutual listening and interaction, allowing for the coexistence of individual musical personalities.
Noga won the 2nd prize at the Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition in 2021. She has appeared as a soloist with international orchestras such as the Jerusalem Symphony, Israel Symphony, and Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn.
As a sought-after chamber musician, Noga has performed with world-renowned artists, including Gidon Kremer, Antje Weithaas, Christian Tetzlaff, Gary Hoffman, Raphael Wallfisch, Miklós Perényi, and Jörg Widmann. She has participated in prominent festivals such as the Kronberg Academy ‘Chamber Music Connects the World,’ Gstaad Menuhin Academy, Verbier Festival, and Crans-Montana Classics.
She has been a scholarship recipient of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation and is also a graduate of the David Goldman Chamber Music Program at the Jerusalem Music Centre.
Funded by the Dr. Rolf M. Schwiete foundation, Noga has been studying at Kronberg Academy with Nobuko Imai since October 2023.