Section Chen Da Wei^ Born in Shanghai, Chen Da Wei began studies on the violin at the age of eight. His teacher was Tan Shu Zhen, well-known violin professor at Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Chen Da Wei was also a prize winner in the Shanghai Young Musician Competition. An experienced orchestral violinist, Chen Da Wei was previously with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra for eight years before joining the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in 1989 as first violinist. Back to musician list