We are honored to have Ms. Jelena Dirks join the oboe faculty. Ms. Dirks currently serves as the Principal Oboist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Known for her “luminous solos” (Chicago Classical Review), she is a highly praised teacher, performer and chamber musician. We warmly welcome Ms. Dirks to 2024 TMAF. For more information on Ms. Dirks, please click here!
TESTIMONY Faculty -David Chan / Artistic Director of TMAF & Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra I believe that this artistic and personal exchange is where TMAF truly shines and sets itself apart from other festivals: there is a palpable sense of personal care and musical community, where mentorship paves the way to friendship and … Faculty
TESTIMONY Community — Conductor_Leonard Slatkin Working with TMAF has been one of the greatest pleasures of my musical life. Helping to foster young musicians and shape them into the professionals they are about to become helps insure the future of the profession. With outstanding leadership and a faculty that is truly world-class, it is safe … Community
TESTIMONY Alumni – Angela Wee / Principal Associate Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra My experience at TMAF has continually and distinctly been invaluable to my career. It was the inaugural summer in 2019 and right away, I knew it was going to be a good time. TMAF is a nurturing place of many resources … Alumni
Taipei National University of the Arts Rooted in traditional Chinese culture and guided by a humanistic spirit, the Taipei National University of Arts (TNUA) cultivates talents in artistic creation, performance, and academic research, aiming to foster new opportunities for artistic development. Adhering to the principle of “rooted in Guandu, with a global perspective,” TNUA is … Campus
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TESTIMONY Student — Conductor_Leonard Slatkin Working with TMAF has been one of the greatest pleasures of my musical life. Helping to foster young musicians and shape them into the professionals they are about to become helps insure the future of the profession. With outstanding leadership and a faculty that is truly world-class, it is safe … Community
TMAF welcomes Joel Smirnoff to TMAF 2023 as faculty! TMAF’s former Artistic Director, Cho-Liang Lin, will not be participating in all activities for TMAF 2023. We are delighted and grateful that Joel Smirnoff has agreed to step in as our new violin faculty. Smirnoff has performed on four continents over 23 years as a member … TMAF welcomes Joel Smirnoff to TMAF 2023 as faculty!
TMAF will take place the San Francisco Conservatory of Music （SFCM） Last year, when concert halls around the world faced indefinite closure as the pandemic swept across the globe, Taiwan was a fortress of health and safety. It offered perhaps the safest music sanctuary in the world. Concerts took place and musicians played to packed … TMAF will take place the San Francisco Conservatory of Music （SFCM）
TMAF welcomes the prominent pianist Garrick Ohlsson as guest artist of TMAF@SF 2021! Pianist Garrick Ohlsson will join TMAF@SF 2021 and perform as a guest artist in the TMAF Faculty All-Star Concert on August 4 in the Piano Quintet of Dvořák. Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, Garrick Ohlsson … TMAF welcomes the prominent pianist Garrick Ohlsson as guest artist of TMAF@SF 2021!
