Manhattan School of Music Appoints Acclaimed Conductor Mei-Ann Chen as incoming Director of Orchestral Activities and Chair of Conducting

The Taiwanese American conductor—renowned as a versatile, compelling, and dynamic presence on the podium—assumes this important role beginning in the 2026–27 academic year.

Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor
SoHyun Ko (BM ’27), violin
James Gandre, Narrator

SoHyun Ko is a winner of the 2025-2026 Eisenberg-Fried Concerto Competition.

SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture
PAGANINI Violin Concerto No. 1
MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL Overture in C Major
BIZET L’Arlésienne Suites
BRITTEN The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

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