Hometown:
Taipei, Taiwan
Education:
University of Michigan Bachelor of Music 2020
University of Michigan Master of Music 2022
Bio:
Iris received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in violin performance from the University of Michigan studying with Professor David Halen. She has attended various music festivals on fellowships and scholarships including the Aspen Music Festival and School, National Repertory Orchestra, Chautauqua Institution School of Music, Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy, and Sewanee Music Festival. This is her second season attending the NRO.
What inspired you to become a musician?
The love for performing and learning about the nuances in music.
Name your favorite composers and/or pieces:
Beethoven Violin Concerto and Mozart Dissonance Quartet. I always find something new about it every time I listen to it.
What is an interesting fact about you and/or your instrument?
I am the first owner of my instrument.
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
Reading novels.
Why did you choose the NRO?
The NRO is a great opportunity for students to get the experience of learning large amounts of standard repertoire in a short period of time. I see it as a great training program for preparation into the professional orchestral career as well as a platform for connecting with other fellow musicians.