“Born in Seoul, violinist Yeolim Nam received her foundational training at the Sun-Hwa Arts School, where she earned multiple distinctions, including the Grand Prize in the institution’s chamber music competition. In 1996, she was selected to perform for internationally acclaimed violinist Sarah Chang and was subsequently invited to join her on a concert tour across Germany. This collaboration was documented and broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System (KBS).

An accomplished chamber musician, Ms. Nam has refined her artistry through participation in leading international festivals, including the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival and the International Stichting Masterclass Apeldoorn, where she studied with Philippe Graffin. Her additional studies with distinguished artists such as Daniel Phillips, Soovin Kim, and Phil Setzer have further shaped her musical perspective. This extensive training led to performances with the Festival Ensemble Stuttgart Bach Akademie under the baton of Helmuth Rilling, with whom she toured extensively throughout Germany.

Ms. Nam currently holds positions with the Boston Ballet Orchestra and the Boston Lyric Opera. She previously served with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and continues to perform regularly with Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), Emmanuel Music, Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Boston Festival Orchestra, and the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

She holds a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory, where she studied under Malcolm Lowe.