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
10.2025
- Curating Karl Thöne 101 anniversary festival in Kuala Lumpur from 15 - 19 October 2025
Tutor
Orkestra 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
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
1992 - 1993
- Guest musician with the Chamber Orchestra Darmstadt and the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie Herford, Germany
Practical course
NDR Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannover
01.1993
- Practical course with NDR Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannover, Germany
Soloist
Collegium Musicum Bocholt
01.1989
- Soloist with the Collegium Musicum Bocholt, Germany
Degree in Pedagogy
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover
01.1989 - 1989
- Degree in Pedagogy (Violin and Viola) at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover, Germany
Graduated
Euregio Gymnasium Bocholt
01.1986
- Graduated from high school Euregio Gymnasium Bocholt
Studied Viola
Musikhochschule Aachen
01.1986
- Studied Viola with Prof. Hariolf Schlichtig (Cherubini Quartet) at the Musikhochschule Aachen, Germany
Viola and piano lessons
City music school 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
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
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
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
1998 - 1999
- Member of the Staatsorchester Oldenburg and Westfälische Philharmonie Recklinghausen, Germany
Regular member
Cologne Chamber Orchestra
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Regular member of the Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Germany
Degree in Performance
Hochschule für Musik und Theater 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