THROWBACK THURSDAY | VC Artist Timothy Chooi — 2018 Joseph Joachim Competition 1st Prize

American-Canadian violinist Timothy Chooi was this week appointed as Violin Professor at the University of Ottawa

Along with this new teaching position, Timothy will continue expanding his solo performance career.

"Very excited to start a new chapter of my life as a tenure-track professor at the University of Ottawa in addition to my career as a soloist," said the 27-year-old Joseph Joachim and Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition major prize winner.

"I'm a huge advocate in guiding young people to become leaders in the 21st century while exploring the numerous possibilities in being a musician today. In addition, I’m thrilled to continue building my performing career so that I can share these experiences with aspiring violinists. This is an incredible position to be in, and I am grateful to have this opportunity at this point in my career."

VC ARTIST TIMOTHY CHOOI | TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO | ANDREW MANZE & NDR RADIOPHILHARMONIE | JOSEPH JOACHIM VIOLIN COMPETITION HANNOVER | 2018