Esther Yoo (born 1994[1]), is the youngest laureate (3rd prize) of the 10th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in 2010.[2] Prior to Sibelius violin competition, Yoo was awarded the First Prize at the 10th International Wieniawski Violin Competition for Young Violinists (junior section), European Union Award for Music Art for Youth, First Prize at the New York Music Competition in 2000.[3]