Meet Violinist

Rosha Ipakchi

Rosha Ipakchi is a 13-year-old Iranian-American violinist from Virginia, USA, whose passion for music shines through every performance. Guided by her mentor, Monika Chamasyan-Dorosheff, Rosha approaches the violin with a deep sense of expression and artistry beyond her years. She has captivated audiences with emotionally rich interpretations of works like Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Zigeunerweisen.

Rosha has been recognized in prestigious competitions, earning top prizes in the 2024 Charleston International Music Competition, the 2023 Radda Rise International String Competition, and the International Youth Music Competition.

  • "It is very rare for someone at [her] age to have a clear idea of what they want to sound like. [She has] a great ear and eye for the movement, the sound, the articulation. ... [She is] so mesmerizing to watch as well."

    Radda Rise International String Competition

  • "A fabulous young talent – full of excitement, fire, fun, and excellent violin technique!"

    International Youth Music Competition

  • "[Rosha has] a great personality that was coming through [her] music so naturally. [Her] musicality throughout the performance was already established at this young age."

    Radda Rise International String Competition

  • "... amazing clarity and technique ... I am captivated by [her] technique, I am captivated by how flexible and how nimble [she was]. ... Really brought the piece to life."

    colORCHESTRA Concetro Audition/Competition