Theonie is known for her musical sensitivity and flare. Currently in her third year at ANAM studying with Adam Chalabi, Theonie was awarded ANAM’s ADFAS Yarra Prize for the Most Outstanding Program in an ANAM Recital and in 2025 won the ANAM Concerto Competition, performing Nielsen’s Violin Concerto, op. 33 with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. In 2026, Theonie will be an emerging artist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Theonie began violin lessons at the age of three with her aunt, Fong Fong Watson. A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium, she studied under Associate Professor Michele Walsh and was awarded first prize for the Brisbane Club Award and the Ena Williams Award for Post Graduate Study.
A long time member of the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO), Theonie was concertmaster for both 2024 seasons and associate concertmaster for AYO’s 2025 International Tour. She was awarded a position in AYO’s fellowship programs with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestras.
As a soloist, Theonie has performed with both the Queensland and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras, Queensland Conservatorium Symphony, and Bendigo Symphony Orchestra. Her recent highlights include performing in masterclasses for Maxim Vengerov and James Ehnes as well as performing alongside the Australian String Quartet.
Offstage, Theonie enjoys a competitive and fun card or board game, cooking and playing soccer in the Carlton Gardens.
FROM: QLD. Lands of the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples.
Theonie is supported by ANAM Syndicate donors Maureen and Alan Cant, Dorothy and Hans Carlborg, Lyndsey Hawkins, Michael Kent and Cristina Cappa Legora, Michael Schwartz and David Clouston.
Photo by Pia Johnson