Mio Imai, 15, studies violin with Kimberly Fisher of The Philadelphia Orchestra and is coached by pianist Mark Livshits. She debuted as a soloist at age 9 and has performed with numerous orchestras, including the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, and Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, as well as ensembles in Italy. Mio is a multiple first-prize winner of international competitions, including the 2026 International Young Artist Competition and 2024 Arthur Grumiaux, Stulberg, and MTNA competitions. She has performed in masterclasses with Midori, James Ehnes, Ida Kavafian, and others.