Chloe Chua Singapore, 11, Junior
Chloe Chua, an 11-year-old violinist from Singapore, has been a violin student at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), School of Young Talents (SYT) Strings Section, since she was four years old. She is currently studying with Mr Yin Ke, String Programme Leader of SYT. Apart from performing in public concerts, masterclasses and music festivals, she has also won numerous competitions including 1st place in the 24th Andrea Postacchini International Violin Competition in May 2017 and 3rd place in the Violin Group A of the 2nd Zhuhai International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians. Besides playing the violin, Chloe also enjoys reading, swimming and skateboarding.
“The Menuhin Competition has produced many fine concert violinists throughout the years. I am very honoured to be selected to perform on such a huge international concert platform and be heard by people around the world. I am looking forward to meeting many other young outstanding violinists, as it will be a valuable learning experience for me. The Menuhin Competition will definitely help me to become a better musician and prepare me for my future career as a professional violinist.”
Programme
Repertoire
- J.S. Bach Sonata No. 3 BWV 1016, movements 3+4
- Wieniawski Etude-Caprice, Op.18, No. 2
- - Freestyle improvisation
- Svendsen Romance Op. 26
- Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 8
- Piazzolla Histoire du Tango, Café 1930
- Hubay Carmen Fantasie Brillante
- Jaehyuck Choi Self in Mind
- Vivaldi The Four Seasons: Winter
