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Yi-Ting Kuo
violin
Hometown: Hualien, Taiwan
Alma mater: New England Conservatory (B.M., M.M.)
Photo 1 by Matt Dine; Photo 2 by Alyssa Wang
Who is your biggest inspiration?
In Mo Yang
Which composer or genre of music do you feel you connect with the most?
Beethoven, and string quartets!
What has been your favorite experience as a musician?
Going to the Classical Music Institute and being inspired by playing in an ensemble with a group of wonderful musicians.
What is some advice you would give to your younger self?
Be responsible to every note you play so you won’t struggle.
If you could play another instrument, what would it be?
French horn
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing?
Badminton player, or teaching math
What is your favorite place you’ve travelled to and why?
Boston. It’s a nice city with a beautiful view, very well-developed, but not too crowded.
Tell us something about yourself that might surprise us
I like playing basketball and badminton.