Halilu Zhang
Violinist
Halilu Zhang is a violinist active on stages across China and the United States. She holds positions with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, where she serves as Principal Second Violin. She also collaborates regularly with ensembles including the Dallas Chamber Symphony and the Abilene Symphony Orchestra. Zhang previously served as concertmaster of the University of Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra and has been a finalist in multiple concerto competitions. Representative highlights include participation in the large-scale original opera Yue Fei, presented at the Tianjin Grand Theatre and later at Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, as well as performing in the Tulsa stop of Andrea Bocelli’s 2025 U.S. tour. Her playing is noted for its clarity of structure, vibrant intensity, and richly layered tone.