Frank Huang Named Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic

Music Director Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic announced today that Frank Huang has been appointed Concertmaster, The Charles E. Culpeper Chair, of the New York Philharmonic, beginning with the Opening Gala Concert of the 2015-16 season, September 24, 2015. Mr. Huang follows Glenn Dicterow, who stepped down from his position at the end of the 2013-14 season after 34 seasons of service.

Currently concertmaster of the Houston Symphony, Mr. Huang recently played with the New York Philharmonic as guest concertmaster in three programs conducted by Alan Gilbert: in October 2014, including works by Barto?k, Bruckner, and Mozart; and in the Verdi Requiem in January 2015. In addition to his orchestral career, Mr. Huang is also an accomplished chamber musician, and serves on the faculty at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the University of Houston.

"More than any other musician, the concertmaster shapes the persona of an orchestra, and in Frank Huang we have found just the right mix of virtuosity, flair, musicality, and collegiality," said Music Director Alan Gilbert. "After our very comprehensive search, during which we heard many strong candidates, the musicians of the search committee and I unanimously agreed that Frank would both fit right in to the New York Philharmonic and push it to even greater heights. I am thrilled and proud to be announcing this most important appointment."

"I am truly honored to be given the opportunity to hold this position once occupied by such giants of the orchestral world as Glenn Dicterow and John Corigliano, Sr." said Frank Huang. "It is a privilege to join this ensemble of incredibly talented musicians, and my deepest appreciation goes out to Alan Gilbert and the members of the Philharmonic for their belief in me. I look forward to returning to New York City and to making music with the great New York Philharmonic."

"I congratulate Frank Huang on stepping into the legendary position of the New York Philharmonic's Concertmaster, and I congratulate the Orchestra for being able to engage such a superb violinist for the position," said New York Philharmonic President Matthew VanBesien. "I commend Alan Gilbert and the Philharmonic musicians with whom he worked on conducting an extensive and thorough search. We're incredibly pleased to begin the 2015-16 season in David Geffen Hall with the next New York Philharmonic Concertmaster in place. I look forward to many seasons of inspired and inspiring performances with him at the head of the strings."

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