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Taipei Music Academy & Festival has announced that world-renowned violinist David Chan will be appointed artistic director for a three-year term in 2025.
A graduate of Harvard University and the Juilliard School, Chan is a prizewinner of numerous international competitions, including the Tchaikovsky Competition and the Indianapolis Competition. He currently serves as Concertmaster at the Metropolitan Opera, Professor at the Juilliard School, Director of the Orchestral Performance Program at the Manhattan School of Music, and Principal Conductor of the Apollo Orchestra.
“To me, TMAF is unique in the world of classical music festivals,” Chan said in a statement. “In addition to boasting an artistic and educational level that is second to none, we also offer the personal care and evident support of our music community. There is a sense in which mentorship paves the way for friendship and mutual respect. I am honored to continue the work of this unique and important organization.”
TMAF is one of Taiwan’s most important music festivals, dedicated to nurturing young musical talent and promoting artistic exchange within and outside Taiwan. Each year, world-class musicians are invited to teach at TMAF, providing students with a top-notch music education, said Shikai Lin, chief operating officer and current artistic director of the Tone Bank International Music Academy and Festival in the United States. he explained. Former TMAF Education Director.
