Where were you born and (if different) where did you grow up? Singapore
Current residence and marital status/family: all over the USA and Canada; single
Education: Undergrad, San Francisco Conservatory of Music; grad school, UMass Amherst
When did you start playing with the VSO? 2001 on a regular basis
Other current jobs besides VSO: Concertmaster of the Lion King National Tour
Favorite composer: I especially like Rachmaninoff, Janacek, and Sibelius.
Hobbies: audiophile; building bicycles
How did you get started in music? It was just decided that I would learn the violin at age eight, My father is a musician.
Describe a typical day: Going out to explore, looking for nice nature scenery; playing the show.
Dream job if not musician: No job. Retirement!!
Favorite vice: too many
Best advice I ever got: Hilary told me to keep checking my blood pressure…. I can’t think of any, really, no one has really given me any advice….
Favorite way to spend an evening: good food and nice walks
Pet peeves: unaccountability, bad manners, inconsistency
I’m most proud of: What can I say….. perhaps constantly learning new skills?