Biography
Internationally acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi (pronounced “Chewy”) is celebrated for his passionate interpretations, emotional depth, and dynamic stage presence. Praised for “dazzling the audience with a combination of flawless technique and heartfelt expression” (El Informador, Guadalajara), he has appeared with leading orchestras and at prestigious venues worldwide. Beyond the concert stage, Chooi is recognized as a cultural leader, committed to expanding access to classical music through education, outreach, and digital platforms that have reached millions of viewers…
7 March 2026
Violinist Timothy Chooi named Wiener Concert-Verein artistic partner
The Wiener Concert-Verein (WCV) has announced Canadian violinist Timothy Chooi as its new artistic partner. Regular collaborations are planned for the future, beginning with a tour this week with performances in Vienna, Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence. Chooi will perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and works by Kreisler with the orchestra. Chooi is a laureate of many notable competitions, having won first prize at the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition, second prize at the Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition, as well as the Yves Paternot Prize at the Verbier Festival Academy. He has performed at venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall and the Berlin Philharmonie.
10 September 2025
Timothy Chooi’s trailblazing research and work in changing classical music through community outreach recognized with University of Ottawa's EDI in Research Award
n an announcement from the University regarding the Award, Chooi stated, “The performing arts, and classical music in particular, have often lagged behind other fields in implementing EDI principles in meaningful ways. …My research is not only artistic but social. It seeks to connect people through performance, community engagement and cultural dialogue.” “I am interested not only in who performs and listens, but in how and why we perform, and in the cultural legacies we carry, challenge and pass on.”
