Klara Qiquan Cheng began her musical journey at the Alato Illnau-Effretikon music school, studying piano with Dominique Bertschinger and violin with Máté Visky (2010–2018).

She later continued her education at the Zurich Conservatory under Philip A. Draganov before refining her artistry with Xiaoming Wang, concertmaster of the Philharmonia Zurich.

At age nine, Klara won first prize and a special prize at the Zurich Music Competition, followed by first prizes at the Swiss Youth Music Competition (SJMW) in both piano and violin, as well as second place at the International Stradivari Competition in Brunnen. Further accolades include multiple first prizes with distinction at the SJMW and the Grand Special Prize at the International Allegra Youth Competition (2022).

​Klara’s international career has taken her to major concert halls and festivals worldwide. Since the age of ten, she has regularly toured China, performing in various metropolitan cities with the Silkroad Chamber Soloists.

At age 17, she made her orchestral debut in Chengdu, performing Dvořák’s Romance with the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra. She has also appeared as a soloist with esteemed ensembles such as Camerata Zurich and Camerata Menuhin.

In addition to her concert career, Klara has recorded multiple CDs. At age 16, she released her debut recording of Bach’s Double Concerto with Rudolf Koelman. At age 17, she followed up with a second album featuring 16 pieces for violin and piano.

A passionate chamber musician, she is an active member of the LGT Young Soloists and frequently performs at leading festivals across Europe and Asia. She is also a scholarship recipient at the International Menuhin Music Academy, where she studies with Oleg Kaskif, Renaud Capuçon, and Guillaume Chilemme, and receives chamber music coaching from Gábor Takács-Nagy, Pablo de Navéran, and Enrico Onofri.​ 

With her exceptional talent and rapid ascent in the classical music world, Klara Qiquan Cheng is recognized as one of the most promising violinists of her generation.