Eric Tsai is an up-and-coming Taiwanese-American violinist whose playing has been described as both “dashing” and “heart-wrenching.” His thoughtful performances have earned him a place on stages across the globe. The 2nd prize winner of the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, Eric has garnered critical acclaim as a soloist and chamber player and as a champion of music from his home country of Taiwan.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, his quartet partnered with Taiwan Connection to bring music to under-served communities across Taiwan, and he has also participated in other community engagement projects across New York and Philadelphia. His mentors include Hagai Shaham, Catherine Cho, Ida Kavafian, and Shmuel Ashkenasi; he received degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music and the Juilliard School and is currently pursuing his doctorate at Stony Brook University as a Staller Fellow.