• Native of Shanghai, China; became a naturalized US citizen in 2001

• Started violin lesson at age 5

• Made his first public solo appearance at age 8 in Shanghai, China

• Became the youngest member of the Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony at age 17 

• Studied two years with the legendary Viennese opera conductor Dr. Georg Tintner

• Named as an Academy Conductor in the inaugural season of the American Academy of Conducting in Aspen under the direction of David Zinman

• The Founding Music Director, the Woodlands Symphony

• Devoted to reinventing the symphonic performing structure, new audience development & cultural arts awareness

• Master of Music – performance & pedagogy

• Master of Architecture

“I am pleased to take this opportunity to recognize The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra on its 15th anniversary, as it continues to be one of our community’s outstanding assets. Under the capable leadership of Maestro Dagang Chen, The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra provides individuals of all ages and backgrounds excellent opportunities to discover the symphonic tradition and to more fully appreciate the enormous enrichment that music brings to our lives…”

George P. Mitchell

Founder of The Woodlands