t is truly a great honor to have now been named Artistic Director of the Taipei Music Academy and Festival (TMAF). I know no other festival quite like it. In addition, as a musician of Taiwanese background, contributing to Taiwan’s music education and international cultural exchange is something to which I have always aspired.

I have had the privilege over the past two seasons of working with the Apollo Orchestra, both as conductor and as concerto soloist. An instant rapport was formed with the musicians, and recently Apollo invited me to become their Principal Conductor. I will assume the title beginning with next week’s season-ending program of Hindemith and Mahler.

I’m overjoyed to be named Director of Credo’s National Festival for the next three years. This is a uniquely meaningful opportunity where I can draw on every facet of my professional life — as conductor, violinist, and teacher — and also fulfill my personal callings to service and ministry.