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The Violin Lesson could be FUN as well.

Today’s Violin Lesson｜A correct bow hold is the starting point for every bowing technique. A lovely student visiting Singapore from China took time out of her busy travel itinerary to attend a masterclass with Dr. Goh Chia Chien. 🎻

Today’s lesson focused mainly on refining her right-hand bow hold.

The bow hold may look simple, but it is the foundation of all bowing techniques. The position and coordination of the fingers and wrist directly affect the bowing techniques and tone that follow.

Going back to the fundamentals and making adjustments is often the most important step.

Masterclass With Andrzej Grabiec

Andrzej Grabiec began his international performing career at age eleven as a soloist, chamber musician, and conductor. A prizewinner at the Fifth International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition in Poland and the International Jacques Thibaud Violin Competition in Paris, he went on to become the youngest Soloist and Concertmaster of the Great Symphony Orchestra of the Polish Radio and Television in Poland.

After moving to the United States in 1979, Grabiec held prestigious positions as a performer, artistic director, and pedagogue with orchestras including the Rochester Philharmonic and the Wichita Symphony. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1984 and has returned to the stage there numerous times — most recently in a performance of Shostakovich’s Piano Trio with cellist Misha Quint and pianist Irina Nuzova.

Grabiec moved to Houston in 1995, where he served for many years as Professor of Violin at the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. In that same year he co-founded Virtuosi of Houston, where he continues to serve as Founding Artistic Director and Conductor. His recordings include the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the American Sinfonietta, the Chopin Piano Trio, Piano Trio by Houston composer Michael Horvit, Strauss’ Don Quixote, and a disc on the Swiss label Metier featuring the Piano Trio and Prometheus Suite for violin, cello, and piano. Grabiec’s performances take him regularly to major music centers across the United States, Europe, and beyond.

University of Houston Moores School of Music (Professor Emeritus)

📍Somerset Singapore

One-to-one lesson with Dr. Goh. 🎻

Another day in the studio.

First piano rehearsal for Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47. 🎻🎹

Every rehearsal is one step closer to the stage.

Getting ready for the Year End Concert.

Master Class with Jeremy Cohen

Jeremy Cohen is an acclaimed American violinist, educator, and protégé of renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. He is also the founder of the Grammy-nominated string ensemble Quartet San Francisco, internationally recognized for his artistry, innovative programming, and distinctive blend of classical and contemporary musical styles.

It was a pleasure to participate in this inspiring master class. The insightful discussions on musical interpretation, violin technique, and artistic expression provided valuable inspiration. Every master class is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow.

From the USA Tour 🇺🇸

Camille Saint-Saëns
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso

Violin Solo
Dr. Goh Chia Chien
with the Wisconsin Intergenerational Orchestra (WIO)

One stage. One orchestra.
One unforgettable musical journey.

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