Second Violin

Taichi Chen

What quality do you most admire in others?
Patience.

Which composer would you most like to have dinner with? And what would you serve?
Composer: Bruckner
Menu: Beef stew

What are three of your favorite possessions?
1. Antique Wood Screen from Taiwan
2. Pottery Collection
3. 5 gallon jar – penny collection

Where is your favorite place in the world to "just be?"
East coast of Taiwan in front of the ocean.

What are three of your favorite movies?
1. Shawshank Redemption
2. North by Northwest
3. The Bucket List

What good book have you read most recently?
Title: Team of Rivals
Author: Doris Goodwin

What celebrity would you most like to meet and why?
President Jimmy Carter.

If you chose another occupation, what would it be?
Organic farmer.

Where can we find you on a Saturday night when you're not performing with the Minnesota Orchestra?
Playing chess online (my son taught me how to get to Yahoo! Games).