News
Rare Instrument awarded from the Nippon Music Foundation in Japan!
Timothy is the recipient of the Nippon Music Foundation Rare Instrument Loan program.
He will receive the loan of a rare instrument for the next 7 years!
Day in the Life: Classical Musician during COVID-19
As a millennial classical musician during COVID-19. There are a lot of questions of what I do...find out here :)
Mongolian/Chinese Fiddle Song "Galloping War Horses"
My original arrangement of the folk song "Galloping War Horses" for the violin
Virtual concerts for COVID-19 patients in San Diego
It's easy to forget that there are people suffering from COVID-19. As an artist, it's hard to find specific ways to help those in need right now, but recently I've been joining Project: Music Heals Us to provide virtual one-on-one concerts to patients in hospitals in San Diego, California.
Patreon with Timmy
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My international violin career was taking off, then the COVID-19 pandemic happened
"A month has gone by, and to be honest it feels like just one really long day that's been all mushed up together at this point," he told CBC Music. "I feel like I'm drinking the same cup of coffee over and over because this is like the same routine every day."
Chicago Symphony Orchestra announces 20-21 season!
(POSTPONED) The 20-21 season has been announced, a highlight is that I will be making my debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on my birthday, December 17, 2020.
Online WQXR Recital during COVID-19
As we are not able to perform live on stage, I have recorded a live stream concert in collaboration with WQXR Classical and the Juilliard School to present a short performance!
Release of my video Csárdás / Czardas from Monti
I am happy to announce the release of my video Csárdás / Czardas from Monti filmed in Lionel Groulx Metro Station, Montreal, Québec (Canada) and recorded in Philadelphia.
Astral Artists Announce Audition Winners
Timothy Chooi has been announced as one of the winners of the 2016 Astral Auditions.
Top Three in the 2015 Michael Hill International Violin Competition
Timothy Chooi wins the Bronze Medal (3rd Prize) at the 2015 Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand. He performed the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
Brothers bring $11 Million Violins to Newfoundland
Two young violinists are in Newfoundland and Labrador for the final concert of a classical music series, and have brought two extremely expensive instruments with them.
Nikki & Timothy Chooi, who are from Victoria, BC, are the star performers at Friday's performance of Oh Brother! at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's.
