Mini-Concert—Kenneth Liao, violin & Drew Butcher, guitar

Mini-Concert; free admission.

Violinist Kenneth Liao joined the San Diego Symphony in 2019 after spending two seasons as a Fellow with the New World Symphony. Originally from Maryland, Liao received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California, where he studied with Midori Goto, and subsequently completed a Master of Music at The Juilliard School under the tutelage of David Chan.

Liao is a former 1st violin member of the Royal Swedish Opera (Kungliga Hovkapellet) in Stockholm, Sweden. He has additionally performed with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Des Moines Metro Opera (as Associate Concertmaster), and the Britt Festival Orchestra, and appeared in ensemble and solo performances at venues including Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Hall, the Kennedy Center, Suntory Hall, and Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, among others.

Liao performed for several years on a Nicoló Amati violin on loan from the Stradivari Society of Chicago, which led to numerous performance opportunities throughout the country. In addition to orchestral playing, Liao also loves playing chamber music and teaching. Aside from music, he enjoys traveling, cooking, baking cakes, and going to Costco.

Image: Kenneth Liao (l) and Drew Butcher (r)

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