Hsia & Goh Chamber Orchestra

A New Beacon of String Excellence in Southeast Asia

The Hsia & Goh Chamber Orchestra is not merely an ensemble. It is a vision brought to life. Born from the belief that Malaysia deserves a place on the world stage of classical performance, the Orchestra unites the nation's most distinguished string masters with its brightest young talents, forging a rare institution where artistry, mentorship, and legacy flow together as one.

Founded by Dr. Goh Chia-Chien, one of Southeast Asia's most revered violin pedagogues, and Jimmy Hsia, an arts innovator and cultural strategist, the Orchestra is the flagship performing body of Hsia & Goh Music Studio. More than a performance group, it is a cultural movement, where every bow stroke becomes both a lesson and a legacy.

The Orchestra embodies a living dialogue between generations. At one end stands the authority of legends, musicians who have shaped Malaysia's classical identity for decades. At the other, the fire of youth, old new voices rising with fearless artistry. 

Together, they form a bridge between heritage and future, proving that excellence is timeless when passed from master to protégé.

The Dream Team Ensemble

At its core, the Orchestra is anchored by a constellation of principal artists

  — a dream team of virtuosi whose artistry and leadership define its voice:

• Dr. Goh Chia-Chien – Visionary violinist, pedagogue, and Artistic Director, celebrated for his mastery of the most demanding repertoire and his transformative teaching

• Stephen Hsia – The face of Malaysia's new generation of violinists: a rising virtuoso mentored by Dr. Goh, whose fearless brilliance and youthful artistry mark him as one of the most promising talents of his era

• Datuk Mustafa Fuzer Nawi – A living legend and guardian of Malaysia's orchestral heritage, revered for his artistry, leadership, and lifelong dedication to the nation's classical music scene

• Brian Larson – Canadian concertmaster and educator with a distinguished international résumé and refined musical leadership

• Toko Inomoto – Japanese-born violist acclaimed for her tonal warmth, lyrical phrasing, and ensemble finesse

• Aamil Sulaiman – Dynamic Malaysian cellist whose artistry combines soloistic presence with orchestral depth

• Yukari Sasada – Esteemed Japanese double bassist, former Principal of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, and respected international educator

Together, these artists form more than a roster of principals — they are mentors, anchors, and visionaries. Each performance becomes a dialogue between experience and promise, where the torch of excellence is passed in real time from masters to the next generation.

The Youth Orchestra Connection

In harmony with its elite chamber ensemble, the Hsia & Goh Youth Chamber Orchestra serves as the training ground for tomorrow's stars. Designed as a bridge between study and stage, it offers young musicians the rare opportunity to rehearse, perform, and grow under the direct mentorship of the Chamber Orchestra's Dream Team.

Here, students do more than prepare notes — they learn to listen, lead, and embody the discipline of professional artistry. Many will go on to join the Chamber Orchestra itself, carrying forward the vision of excellence, collaboration, and cultural pride.

A Rising Cultural Force

Elegant yet daring, rooted yet forward, looking, the Hsia & Goh Chamber Orchestra, together with its Youth Orchestra 

 — stands as Malaysia's answer to the call for globally competitive string performance. 

It is not only a platform for artistry, but a crucible of transformation

 — where musicians become artists, and where Malaysia's cultural voice finds resonance with the world.