- Patron’s Prize Winner, Young Artiste Category
Euroasia Strings Competition 2015
Malaysian violinist Zi Yang Low is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree at the Colburn
Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles under the mentorship of Martin Beaver. Recognized for his
elegant stage presence, musical sensitivity, and compelling artistic voice, he is emerging as a
distinctive presence among the new generation of violinists.
In the upcoming season, Zi Yang will make his solo debut with the Colburn Orchestra, performing
Dvořák’s Violin Concerto under the baton of Carlos Miguel Prieto. He will also return to Malaysia
to perform Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by
Michał Nesterowicz.
Zi Yang has garnered numerous accolades, including Second Prize and the Jury Prize at the
Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition with Trio Tokava. He is also a Grand Prize
winner of the GSF Singapore Festival and won first prizes at the Virtual International Competition
Malaysia, Ipoh Music Festival, Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards International Music Competition,
Malaysia Youth Music Festival, EuroAsia Violin Competition, and Singapore Raffles International
Music Festival. As both a soloist and chamber musician, Zi Yang has performed with the Malaysian
Philharmonic Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and Selangor Philharmonic
Orchestra. He also worked closely with artists such as Marc Coppey, Tatjana Masurenko, Paul
Watkins, Ettore Causa, and Gerard Salonga, and has appeared at festivals such as the Ravinia Steans
Music Institute, Heifetz International Music Institute, Meadowmount School of Music, Singapore
Violin Festival, APEC Music Festival, and the Miyakojima Youth International Music Festival.
He began violin studies at the age of four following early piano training, and previously studied
with Ming Goh and Małgorzata Potocka in Malaysia. He was a Kohl Scholar at the Colburn Music
Academy and has won first prizes at numerous international competitions, including the Virtual
International Competition Malaysia, Ipoh Music Festival, Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards,
Malaysia Youth Music Festival, EuroAsia Violin Competition, and Singapore Raffles International
Music Festival.
Zi Yang performs on a 1718 Francesco Ruggieri violin, generously loaned by the Rin Collection in
Singapore.