ABOUT US
Arpeggione Quartet, a Singaporean ensemble of musicians, has been creating music together since 2007. As both music educators and performers, they have participated in various local chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras, including the NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO), the Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM), M’Ode Orchestra, and re:mix.
Notably, they performed alongside Mandopop Queen aMEI (张惠妹) during her “aMEI | AMIT Utopia World Tour” at the Singapore National Stadium in January 2016. They’ve also been featured at the Esplanade, performing pieces like “Saranghaeyo” and “A Little Happiness.” Their rendition of “Music of Studio Ghibli” at the Esplanade Concourse was part of the “SUPER JAPAN – Japanese Festival of Arts,” celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore. Additionally, they performed at the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) Gala Dinner and the IES Golden Jubilee Gala Dinner. They were also featured in “A Jubilant Song” (“欢欣颂赞”) — a music CD and concert at Victoria Concert Hall by Providence Presbyterian Church (Bukit Batok Congregation) as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations in 2015.
Sarah Wong
MA (Dist.) Music Psychology in Education, DipABRSM, ATCL (Dist.), LTCL (Dist.), LLCM (Dist.)
Sarah has held significant roles as Concertmaster and Student Conductor in ensembles including the NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO), Hwa Chong Institution String Ensemble (HCSE), and Nanyang Girls’ High School String Ensemble (NYSE). Under her leadership, her groups achieved Gold with Honours at the Singapore Youth Festival.
Beyond her work with Arpeggione Quartet, Sarah is a freelance violinist. She has also served as the Assistant Concertmaster of the local cross-over chamber ensemble, re:mix, directed by SSO First Violinist, Foo Say Ming.
As an accomplished music arranger, Sarah has arranged and transcribed pieces such as Piazzolla’s “Libertango”, “El Tango de Roxanne” from Moulin Rouge, and the “Phantasia” medley from The Phantom of the Opera. Notably, her arrangements have been premiered at HCSE’s musical exchange tour in Thailand, where she was featured as a soloist.
Sarah’s extensive experience as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra violinist fuels her passion for inspiring young musicians and sharing the joy of music-making. Specializing in both the violin and piano, her approach to music teaching and performance is informed by her understanding of music psychology. As an academic scholar, her award-winning research on music perception, cognition, and pedagogical techniques has been published in leading academic journals and presented at international conferences.
Ang Dun Jie
ATCL, LTCL
Dun Jie began his music education at the age of 4. He is now an active freelance violinist and pianist in Singapore’s music scene. Over the years, Dun Jie has performed with several chamber ensembles and orchestras, including significant events like The Straits Times ChildAid concert and the inaugural Piano Concerto Festival 2014.
Notably, he served as the Principal Second Violinist of the NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO) and NUS Alumni Orchestra (NAO). Additionally, Dun Jie performed as a violinist with the Orchestra of the Music Makers (OMM), praised by The Straits Times as a “world’s local bank of prodigious musical talent.”
Dun Jie also led NUSSO as Concertmaster to clinch first runner-up (Symphony Orchestra category) at the prestigious 7th Summa Cum Laude (SCL) International Youth Music Festival 2013 in Vienna. Judges commended their heartfelt performance and excellent musical leadership.
Beyond performance, Dun Jie contributes arrangements for the quartet, infusing popular tunes like “Besame Mucho” and “Quizás, Quizás” with fresh interpretations.
Ivan Goh
Ivan has over 20 years of experience performing on the viola and violin. He served as the Assistant Principal Violist of the Raffles Institution String Ensemble (RISE), achieving Gold with Honours at the Singapore Youth Festival. Ivan also performed with the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) and Raffles Junior College Chamber Ensemble.
Notably, he was appointed Principal Violist of the NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO). NUSSO’s performance at the 7th Summa Cum Laude (SCL) International Youth Music Festival 2013 in Vienna garnered exceedingly favorable comments from judges, securing the first runner-up position in the Symphony Orchestra category.
Ivan’s passion extends to learning multiple instruments, including the piano and cello. As a prolific music arranger, he has arranged unconventional pieces exclusively for the Arpeggione Quartet, such as a medley of Jay Chou’s pop hits, “如燕” from the local blockbuster drama serial The Little Nyonya, and John Legend’s “All Of Me.”
Eunice Lim
DipABRSM
Eunice started playing the cello at the age of 13, and achieved Grade 8 from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) within the short span of 4 years under the tutelage of SSO cellist, Song Woon Teng. As part of her continual efforts to further her musical technique, Eunice is currently pursuing her DipABRSM in cello performance.
Since learning to play the cello, Eunice has performed with many chamber groups, Western and Chinese orchestras and ensembles, and has accumulated more than a decade of performing experience. Notably, she has served as the Principal Cellist of the Nanyang Girls’ High School String Ensemble (NYSE), which bagged the highest distinction (Gold with Honours) at the Singapore Youth Festival during her term. She was also appointed Assistant Principal Cellist of the Hwa Chong Institution String Ensemble (HCSE), and was actively involved in the ensemble’s inaugural overseas musical exchange to Thailand, in collaboration with Harrow International School (Bangkok), Payap University (Chiangmai), the Thai Youth Orchestra, and the Chiangmai Youth Orchestra.
Eunice has performed with the NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO) and joined the orchestra’s tour to Austria, during which it participated in the prestigious 7th Summa Cum Laude (SCL) International Youth Music Festival 2013 at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna. After stiff competition with Europe’s top youth orchestras, NUSSO scaled new peaks to be named first runner-up in the Symphony Orchestra category.
Besides playing the cello, Eunice is also an accomplished pianist who holds a DipABRSM in piano performance. As an experienced music educator who specialises in both musical instruments, she currently teaches privately and in music schools.
