Nathanael Koh
Nathanael Koh (born 20 March 2010) is a Singaporean child prodigy.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Koh was born in Singapore on 20 March 2010.[3] About a year later, he was diagnosed with global developmental delay. He began playing the piano at the age of three.[4] From 2015 to 2020, Koh and his family lived in Otago, New Zealand.[4][5] He studied music composition at the Australian National University and graduated in 2023, becoming the university's youngest ever graduand.[4]
Career[edit]
Koh is currently a composer-in-residence at the Kids' Philharmonic@sg Orchestra.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Edwards, Jono (5 December 2019). "University dream must wait for now". Otago Daily Times.
- ^ Evans, Steve (15 December 2023). "13yo child prodigy Nathanael graduates from ANU and vows to return". The Canberra Times.
- ^ Yong, Li Xuan (20 March 2023). "He could brush his teeth only at 10. Now 13, this S'porean is a music honours student at a top Aussie uni". The Straits Times.
- ^ a b c Groves, Emmie; Twyford, Lottie (15 December 2023). "Thirteen-year-old Nathanael Koh graduates from Australian National University with honours". ABC News.
- ^ a b Tan, Wen Lin (3 December 2022). "At age 12, he's studying for two degrees. Meet him and other teen wonders". Channel NewsAsia.