David Chan

David Chan is an American violinist and conductor, best known as the concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Born in San Diego, California to Taiwanese parents, Chan began his musical education at the age of 3 and quickly rose to prominence. He has won numerous prizes at prestigious competitions, including the International Tchaikovsky Competition and the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. In addition to his skill as a violinist, Chan is also a talented conductor, praised for his deep understanding of the music and interpretive depth. He holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a master's degree from the Juilliard School.