Joanne Yeoh Pei Sze () is a
Malaysian
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* Something from or related to Malaysia, a country in Southeast Asia
* Malaysian Malay, a dialect of Malay language spoken mainly in Malaysia
* Malaysian people, people who are identified with the country of Malaysia regard ...
violin
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ist and currently a
lecturer
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in music at
Universiti Putra Malaysia
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. Yeoh began playing piano at the age of four and violin at eight.
Although classically trained, she also plays in contemporary settings; and is a much sought after violinist at corporate events. She has since released her solo instrumental debut album ''Pulse of the Metropolis'' in August 2005, her second album ''After A Dream'' in 2013, and her third album ''Life, Interrupted'' in 2021.
Awards
* The Outstanding Young Malaysian Award 2004: ''Personal Improvement and Accomplishment''
* Martell’s Rising Personality Award 2008
* National Academic Award 2012: ''Arts and Creativity''
* Malaysian Fujian Exemplary Performing Art Award 2017
* BrandLaureate Grand Master Brand ICON Leadership Award 2017
* McMillan Woods Global Icon Award 2019
* British Council Study UK Alumni Awards 2021: ''Professional Achievement Award Winner''
References
External links
Joanne Yeoh Official Website
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1977 births
Malaysian classical violinists
Alumni of Middlesex University
Alumni of the University of Leeds
Alumni of Heriot-Watt University
Living people
Malaysian people of Chinese descent
21st-century classical violinists