Biography

Violist Christina Ebersohl-Van Scyoc brings a rare combination of expressive depth, cultural fluency, and visionary leadership to the international concert stage. Her 2024–2025 debut tour featured performances across Switzerland, Egypt, and the United States—including her Carnegie Hall debut in July 2024, a milestone she described in a national news feature as “surreal.” The performance marked her remarkable transformation from Army linguist to celebrated concert artist.

Joël Belgique, principal violist of the Oregon Symphony, calls Christina “part of a new generation of musicians—her talent alone is not enough… she’s inspiring.”

Her debut album, Viola al-Mashura / The Enchanted Viola, to be released on Acis Productions in Spring 2026, features contemporary works and world premieres that bridge cultures and genres. The project reflects Christina’s passion for global collaboration and artistic storytelling, highlighting Egyptian composers and voices from the Arabic diaspora.

A United States Army veteran and Arabic linguist, Christina launched her solo career following her honorable discharge, earning early acclaim for performances marked by fearless imagination and heartfelt sincerity. Whether in concert halls or community spaces, she brings an emotional clarity and presence that resonates deeply with listeners.

Beyond the stage, Christina is a driving force in the viola world. She serves as
• Editor, Journal of the American Viola Society (since 2021)
• Resident Violist, Friends of Chamber Music Denver Educational Outreach Quartet (Timberline Quartet)
• Vice-President, Cantos for Arts in Alexandria, Egypt
• Founding Member, Egyptian Viola Society (launching late 2025)

Her impact also extends into music education and accessibility. A 2022 Pat Tillman Scholar, Christina is a leading advocate for blind and visually impaired musicians, with speaking engagements at the New Music Gathering, Music Library Association, and International Vision Conference. She is a recipient of the NFB Pearson Scholarship for Teaching, a Gilman International Scholarship alumna, and a passionate mentor for inclusive teaching practices. Her first book—featuring interviews and biographies of contemporary Egyptian composers—will be published in Spring 2026.

A Licensed Body Mapping Educator, Christina teaches workshops that help musicians prevent injury, develop sustainable technique, and rediscover the joy of movement. Her teachers include renowned violists Joël Belgique, Kenji Bunch, Basil Vendryes, and Liz Freivogel of the Jupiter Quartet. She earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Viola Performance and Literature and Arabic Language as an Illinois Distinguished Fellow at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Christina is not only performing on today’s global stages—she’s using music as a bridge: connecting cultures, challenging boundaries, and reimagining who classical music is for.