The Taipei Music Academy & Festival has announced that internationally renowned violinist David Chan will assume the position of Artistic Director in 2025 for a three-year term.

Chan is a graduate of Harvard University and the Juilliard School and a prize winner of numerous international competitions, including the Tchaikovsky and Indianapolis competitions. He is currently the Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera and a professor at the Juilliard School, Head of the Orchestral Performance Program at the Manhattan School of Music, and Principal Conductor of the Apollo Orchestra.

In a statement, Chan said, “TMAF is, for me, unique in the world of classical music festivals. Besides boasting an artistic and educational level that is second to none, there is a palpable sense of personal care and musical community, where mentorship paves the way to friendship and mutual respect. I am deeply honored to be able to continue the work of this singular and vital organization.”

TMAF is one of Taiwan’s most important music festivals and is dedicated to cultivating young musical talent and promoting artistic exchange in Taiwan and abroad. Each year, world-class musicians are invited to teach at TMAF, where they provide students with a top-tier musical education, explained Chief Operating Officer Shih-Kai Lin, currently Artistic Director of the Tonebank International Music Academy and Festival in the U.S., and formerly Director of Education for TMAF.