Burchard Tang began his musical studies on the violin at the age of three and, at 16, switched to viola, studying with Choong-Jin Chang, principal viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He continued his musical education at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with Joseph de Pasquale, former principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Upon graduation, he was appointed to the viola section of the Philadelphia Orchestra. As a chamber musician, Mr. Tang has appeared at many of the country’s top festivals, including Marlboro, Ravinia, Music from Angel Fire, Seattle, Kingston and Caramoor. He has toured with Music from Marlboro, and the Brandenburg Ensemble.

As the winner of the 1992 Albert M. Greenfield student competition, Mr. Tang appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has also appeared with the Temple University Orchestra, where he presently is on the faculty, teaching viola and chamber music.