Zibo Nie is a 14-year-old violist who has been studying the viola for three years. He developed an interest in music at a young age and explored instruments such as violin and drums before discovering his passion for the viola.
Zibo performs with his school orchestra and regularly participates in music festivals and competitions. He has received awards in the Florida Federation of Music Clubs (FFMC) competitions in both solo and ensemble categories.
He also enjoys sharing music with the community and helped organize a small student ensemble that performs at local senior living centers.
Watch Zibo Nie perform Arioso by J. S. Bach on the viola for the 2026 Classical Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.