David Chan

David Chan is an American violinist, conductor, and concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Born in San Diego, California, Chan began his musical education at age 3 and quickly showed exceptional talent. He won the San Diego Symphony's Young Arts Concerto Competition at age 14 and went on to perform with the orchestra in multiple concerts. He also toured with the San Diego Youth Symphony in Europe. Chan is a prizewinner at prestigious competitions such as the International Tchaikovsky Competition and the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. He received his bachelor's degree from Harvard University and his master's degree from the Juilliard School. As a conductor, Chan is highly regarded for his deep understanding of the music and interpretive depth.