I began playing the violin at the age of four and a half in Taipei, Taiwan, at the recommendation of my dear late aunt, Miss Dorothy Wang, who was a multi-talented champion of the literary, musical and performing arts. Photo with Auntie Playing the Violin at Age 5.
Miss Dorothy Wang was a magnificent lady. By example, she introduced and encouraged me to enjoy myself and develop multi-dimensionally in fields such as music, writing, linguistics, painting and sports, as a profession and/or a hobby. She also gave me insight on how to be a life-long friend to others. Photo with Auntie in Gym Clothes at Age 6.
Even though relocating to New York City for my music was difficult at first, I was able to eventually adjust to the new tempi and excitement of my life. While I had limited resources as a youngster, I did enjoy rubbing elbows, sharing my music and serve as a source of inspiration with prominents of the Big Apple. Photo with Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani at Age 16. Photo at a Benefit Concert for Flushing Rotary Clubs Meeting at Age 18. Photo at a Benefit Performance for Kurt for Kids at Age 19. Photo taken at Flushing Rotary Clubs Director’s Recommendation at Age 21. Photo Taken in Preparation to My Solo Recital at Flushing Town Hall for the Flushing Rotary Clubs at Age 36.
Through my contacts in New York City, I was able to share and collaborate with my audience and mentors in Europe. Photo with Madame Chantal Stigliani, Director of Philomuses Music Festival in Paris at Age 29. Photo at Age 32 with Violin Pedagogue Professor Zakhar Bron (who mentored many concert artists including Maxim Vengerov and Vadim Repin), Recipient of Kreutz des Verdienstes, am Bande in Cologne.