On September 28, 2024, Angela Sin Ying Chan, a 27-year-old violinist from Hong Kong, achieved a historic milestone by winning the Joseph Joachim Violin Competition in Germany. This victory marks the first time a contestant from Hong Kong has won this prestigious competition, which began on September 16, 2024, with 24 talented participants [2747125c].
Chan was named a joint winner alongside Canada's Jacques Forestier, and they will share a prize of €30,000 (approximately US$33,500). In addition, Chan received an extra €5,000 for delivering the best performance of the commissioned work during the competition [2747125c].
The Joseph Joachim Violin Competition, founded in 1991 and held every three years in Hanover, is open to violinists up to 33 years old. In the final round, Chan performed works by Enno Poppe and Johannes Brahms, showcasing her exceptional talent [2747125c].
Angela Chan began her journey with the violin at the tender age of three, learning under the guidance of her mother, Monica Chu Ang. Over the years, she has garnered recognition and won awards in various international competitions, including second prize at the ArsClassica International Competition in 2023 and first prize at the International Louis Spohr Competition in 2016 [2747125c].
This remarkable achievement not only highlights Chan's skill but also places Hong Kong on the global classical music map, inspiring future generations of musicians from the region. Chan is scheduled to perform with Musicus Soloists Hong Kong on November 23, 2024, further solidifying her role in the arts community [2747125c].