About
Electric Violinist / Pianist / Songwriter & Producer Dennis Lau 刘凯彦 holds no bars when it comes to Live Performance. Dennis is a UCSI Bachelors of Music graduate under the Newcastle Australian Music Degree Program. Dennis began his musical adventure with the piano at the tender age of 3 and became one of the youngest ever in Malaysia to reach Grade 8 by the age of 11.
He then went on to obtain several diplomas in classical piano including the ATCL, A.M.U.S.A, Dip ABRSM and LGSM (hons). Dennis’s violin training started at the age of 8, under the tutelage of Miss Nora Kim and Mr. Andrew Chye. He later obtained the ATCL Diploma at the age of 15.
This music protégé was the Award Winner for Outstanding Performance for the world class Trinity College of London, LTCL examinations. Dennis was subsequently awarded for Outstanding Performance in Violin during his FTCL examinations, by the Trinity College of London.
Having launched his maiden music album (DiversiFy) in 2009, Dennis has since performed in all 5 Continents; countries include Melbourne, Thailand, Singapore, Korea, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Korea & London.
Subsequently, he launched 2 more albums namely DiversiFy Limited Edition in 2010 & The Journey in 2015.
He was the first instrumentalist / violinist in Malaysia to have successfully held 2 (Two) Sold Out Full Scale Concert of 3000 pax each led by Award Winning Music Director Aubrey Suwito in year 2016 (#DLThePhoenixRising) and 2019 (#DLTheChosen Concert). He is known to take the stage by storm in terms of his weapon of choice. Dennis is the first performing artist in the world to use a customised Six–String 24K GOLD PLATED Phoenix Inspired Electric Violin designed and hand made by famed Guitar maker – Alistair Hay from Ireland who also customised Lee Hom’s Dragon Guitar.
Dennis is also an acclaimed Music Producer, having written several singles for various artistes. His forte in R&B music caused his compositions to exude a distinct yet signature relaxing style enjoyed by many. He has thus far collaborated with numerous local & international artists including R&B Singer – David Tao, Ning Baizura, Siti Nurhaliza, Jeryl Lee, Namewee, Aisyah Aziz, Tay Kewei of Singapore, Beatboxer Shawn Lee and a few others. He has also played multiple lead roles in Malaysian blockbuster movies including Nasi Lemak 2.0 / 1.0 and Hantu Gangster.
Whether it be performing for prestigious events, festivals or as a speaker in TedX, garnering multiple awards and accolades for his contributions, Dennis Lau is known for his finesse, showmanship, determination and ability to adapt to different music genres.
With much achieved yet even more to be accomplished, Lau reached out to the independent, non–profit organisation Teach For Malaysia (TFM) for an excursion to explore an inspiration. Grateful to have discovered music from a place where only he could prove it to himself, Lau embarked on a collaborative journey with TFM to empower deserving yet underprivileged children to believe that their musical talent should not be inhibited by the circumstance in which they are born into – because everyone is chosen to succeed.
Ultimately, the Dennis Lau brand will become a resounding name beyond performance to a far higher calling in nurturing and realising the hopes and dreams of young hidden talents.
Indeed he is The Chosen One – Born, Raised and Tuned to Acquire Excellence. #DLTheChosen