Datin Veronika Thöne
Professional Violist And Pedagogue
108,Jln 8, Kampung Selayang Pandang,Batu Caves
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Curator
Karl Thöne 101 anniversary festival
Kuala Lumpur
10.2025
- Curating Karl Thöne 101 anniversary festival in Kuala Lumpur from 15 - 19 October 2025
Tutor
Orkestra Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
01.2025
- Appointed tutor for Orkestra Kuala Lumpur chamber music workshop
- Gave masterclass for Viola section of Orkestra Kuala Lumpur
Viola tutor
Permata Seni Muzik
01.2010
- Appointed as Viola tutor for Permata Seni Muzik program for gifted children under the patronage of Datin Sri Rosmah Mansor
Professional Violist
2009-2025 National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO)
01.2009 - 2025
- 2009-2025 Viola Principal with the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO)
- Appointed as Viola Tutor for Pusat Pemuzik Muda (PPM) NSO outreach program
- Freelance Musician and Viola/Violin Pedagogue
- Served as principal violist in select ensembles when required providing leadership and guidance to fellow section members.
- Mentored younger violists through workshops and masterclasses, sharing expertise on technique, interpretation, and career development.
Viola Principal
Camerata Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
2014 - Current
- Viola Principal with Camerata Kuala Lumpur chamber orchestra
Viola Principal
National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO)
2009 - 2025
- Appointed as Viola Principal with the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO)
- Viola tutor at the National Arts Academy Kuala Lumpur
Guest musician
Chamber Orchestra Darmstadt and Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie Herford
Herford
1992 - 1993
- Guest musician with the Chamber Orchestra Darmstadt and the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie Herford, Germany
Practical course
NDR Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannover
Hannover
01.1993
- Practical course with NDR Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannover, Germany
Soloist
Collegium Musicum Bocholt
Bocholt
01.1989
- Soloist with the Collegium Musicum Bocholt, Germany
Degree in Pedagogy
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover
Hannover
01.1989 - 1989
- Degree in Pedagogy (Violin and Viola) at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, Germany
Graduated
Euregio Gymnasium Bocholt
Bocholt
01.1986
- Graduated from high school Euregio Gymnasium Bocholt
Studied Viola
Musikhochschule Aachen
Aachen
01.1986
- Studied Viola with Prof. Hariolf Schlichtig (Cherubini Quartet) at the Musikhochschule Aachen, Germany
Viola and piano lessons
City music school Bocholt
Bocholt
01.1982
- Viola and piano lessons at the city music school Bocholt
- Have taken part in several competitions in Jugend Musiziert (viola solo and chamber music)
Violin lessons
City music school Bocholt
Bocholt
01.1973
- Violin lessons at the city music school Bocholt, Germany
Freelancing musician
Selfimployed
01.2026 - Current
- Freelance musician
- Violin and Viola Pedagogue
- Mentored aspiring musicians through workshops and private lessons, fostering their passion for music making.
Resident artist
Kamerata Kuala Lumpur
Cheras
01.2023 - Current
- Appointed as resident artist with Kamerata Kuala Lumpur at UCSI University, Cheras
- Gave two chamber music master classes at UCSI in June and August
- Formed string trio Karl Trio KL together with Datuk Mustafa Fuzer Nawi (Violin) and Ivan Torres (Violoncello)
Viola Principal
Kamerata Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
01.2019 - Current
- Viola Principal of the string ensemble Kamerata Kuala Lumpur
- Genius Seni Muzik (former Permata Seni Muzik/PSM) Viola tutor
Member
Landesjugendorchestra NRW
01.1984 - Current
- Member of the Landesjugendorchestra NRW
- Concerts with several youth orchestra abroad
- Member of the Collegium Musicum Bocholt
Member
Staatsorchester Oldenburg and Westfälische Philharmonie Recklinghausen
Recklinghausen
1998 - 1999
- Member of the Staatsorchester Oldenburg and Westfälische Philharmonie Recklinghausen, Germany
Regular member
Cologne Chamber Orchestra
Cologne
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Regular member of the Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Germany
Degree in Performance
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover
Hannover
1993 - 1993
- Degree in Performance ( Viola ) from Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, Germany
Viola and Violin tutor
Various music schools
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Active as Viola and Violin Tutor at several music schools in Germany
- Enhanced students'' technique by incorporating individualized practice routines and exercises.
Education
Viola
Musikhochschule Aachen
Aachen, Germany01-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Performance And Pedagogy (Viola, Violin)
Hochschule Für Musik Und Theater Hannover,Germany
Germany 04.2001 -
Degree of Music - Performance (Viola)
Viola
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover
Hannover, Germany01-1991
Timeline
Freelancing musician
Selfimployed
01.2026 - Current
Curator
Karl Thöne 101 anniversary festival
10.2025
Tutor
Orkestra Kuala Lumpur
01.2025
Resident artist
Kamerata Kuala Lumpur
01.2023 - Current
Viola Principal
Kamerata Kuala Lumpur
01.2019 - Current
Viola tutor
Permata Seni Muzik
01.2010
Professional Violist
2009-2025 National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO)
01.2009 - 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Performance And Pedagogy (Viola, Violin)
Hochschule Für Musik Und Theater Hannover,Germany
04.2001 -
Regular member
Cologne Chamber Orchestra
01.1998 - 01.1999
Practical course
NDR Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannover
01.1993
Soloist
Collegium Musicum Bocholt
01.1989
Degree in Pedagogy
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover
01.1989 - 1989
Viola and Violin tutor
Various music schools
01.1988 - 01.1993
Graduated
Euregio Gymnasium Bocholt
01.1986
Studied Viola
Musikhochschule Aachen
01.1986
Member
Landesjugendorchestra NRW
01.1984 - Current
Viola and piano lessons
City music school Bocholt
01.1982
Violin lessons
City music school Bocholt
01.1973
Degree of Music - Performance (Viola)
Viola
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover
Viola Principal
Camerata Kuala Lumpur
2014 - Current
Viola Principal
National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO)
2009 - 2025
Guest musician
Chamber Orchestra Darmstadt and Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie Herford
1992 - 1993
Member
Staatsorchester Oldenburg and Westfälische Philharmonie Recklinghausen
1998 - 1999
Degree in Performance
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover
1993 - 1993
Viola
Musikhochschule Aachen