Emily Shinner (1868 – 1901) was a British violinist and music educator active in the late‑19th century. Born in London, she studied violin under notable teachers, including Joseph Joachim in Berlin and later at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she earned the institution’s Gold Medal for violin performance.
In the mid‑1890s Shinner founded the Emily Shinner Quartet, an all‑female chamber ensemble that performed regularly in London venues such as St James’s Hall and the Royal Academy of Music. The quartet was noted for its high technical standards and contributed to increasing the visibility of women performers in British concert life.
Beyond her work with the quartet, Shinner gave solo recitals, participated in orchestral performances, and provided private violin instruction. She was also involved in contemporary musical societies and advocated for greater opportunities for women in the professional music sphere.
Shinner died in London in 1901 at the age of 33. Her career is remembered for pioneering female participation in chamber music and for her contributions to British violin pedagogy.
