Violinist MuChen Hsieh ’15 Appointed to Philadelphia Orchestra

Published on August 13, 2024

Alumna and violinist MuChen Hsieh ’15 has been appointed to the string section of The Philadelphia Orchestra for its 2024-2025 season.

Originally from Taiwan, MuChen served as the Principal Second Violin of the Houston Symphony since 2017 and has appeared with them several times as a soloist. She is an avid chamber musician who has collaborated with James Dunham, Eric Halen, Jon Kimura Parker, Cho-Liang Lin, Gil Shaham, and Kathleen Winkler. MuChen's festival performances include the Grand Teton Music Festival, the New York String Orchestra, the Sarasota Music Festival, and the Music Academy of the West.

MuChen was among four new musicians appointed to The Philadelphia Orchestra for its upcoming season. Music and Artistic Director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, states,

“We are thrilled to welcome these four exceptional musicians to The Philadelphia Orchestra family. Each brings a unique perspective and rich experience to their craft, and I look forward to collaborating with them and witnessing their contributions to the Orchestra and our community for many years to come.”

MuChen received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from NEC in 2015, studying with Malcolm Lowe and Masuko Ushioda.

Congratulations, MuChen!

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