Playing a path less travelled

Rae is taking a two-year leave of absence from her school to pursue a piano performance diploma under renowned pianist Andrzej Jasinski. — The Straits Times/Asia News Network

WHILE her peers are poring over their books in school, Pung Rae Yue, 14, is taking a less conventional route this year - to tickle the ivories. She is taking a two-year leave of absence from her school, St Hilda’s Secondary.

The young pianist will use that time to pursue a piano performance diploma under renowned pianist Andrzej Jasinski, who has taught many concert pianists and judges top music competitions.