Episode 36: Meet Evolving Violinist, Philip Pan - a podcast by Taste Test Live

Taste Test Live hosts welcome Philip Pan, violinist and former concertmaster with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Philip dropped by to share some really insightful stories & favorite memories during his tenure with JSO, growing up with musical parents, being an Asian guy in a Mariachi band and also shared two exclusive songs from his work with Folk is People andMariachi Primera Costa:  "Jesusita en Chihuahua" and "The Siren Song", respectively along with his work with the Bold City Contemporary Ensemble.
About Philip Pan:
Philip Pan was born in Schenectady, NY to Chinese immigrants. He began studying the piano at age six and violin at eight. His teachers include William Kroll, Felix Galimir, Jens Ellerman and Dorothy DeLay. After receiving his M.M. from the Juilliard School he became Concertmaster of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and held that position for thirty-two years.
Philip performs extensively throughout the Southeast and beyond. He founded many concert series including Bach and Beyond and Sound Effects at MOCA.  He works in diverse musical styles from bluegrass to prog metal as a performer, arranger and composer. He was a member of indie bands Canary in the Coalmine and Folk is People, and currently plays in the Bold City Contemporary Ensemble and Mariachi Primera Costa.
His instruments include an 1837 August Bernardel, a five-string violin by Barry Dudley, a seven-string Viper by Wood Violins, and bows by David Forbes.
A sports enthusiast, he enjoys running, hiking, cycling, kayaking and skiing.
Follow Philip Pan on Facebook / Instagram: @fiddlingpanda  / Twitter: fiddlingpanda
 
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