Sophie Rosa first garnered attention after winning the Second Prize and Audience Prize at the 2nd Manchester International Violin Competition 2011. She has performed across the UK as a recitalist in venues including the Royal Festival Hall, the Purcell Room, Wigmore Hall, Kings Place and Bridgewater Hall and has appeared as soloist with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Manchester Camerata and Sinfonia Viva. Sophie has broadcast for BBC Radio 3 and has released CDs on Champs Hill and EM Records labels to critical acclaim.
Sophie is leader of Sinfonia Viva and has appeared as guest leader throughout the UK, most recently with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. As a keen chamber musician, Sophie is a member of Pixels Ensemble and also performs with contemporary music group, Psappha.