The sound of Orpheus is defined by relationships, and guest artists have always been crucial partners in the process. Orpheus brings out the best in their collaborators, with bonds that deepen over time, as seen with artists and composers alike. Having proven the power of direct communication and open-mindedness within the ensemble, the only relationship Orpheus has never had any use for is one with a conductor.

At home in New York’s Carnegie Hall and in many concert halls around the world, Orpheus commits to enriching and reflecting the surrounding community. Orpheus for All ensures that every New Yorker can experience the thrill of a full-scale orchestral concert for free at Carnegie Hall. Orpheus Reflections™ brings the healing power of music to those living with dementia and their caregivers. Access Orpheus shares the orchestra’s collaborative process with 1,500 New York City Public School students annually. Orpheus Leadership Institute connects musicians with global organizations and businesses to impart positive lessons of leadership and democracy.

Always evolving as artists and leaders, the Orpheus musicians carry their legacy forward, counting on their shared artistry and mutual respect to make music and effect change.

Recent orchestral engagements have included appearances with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Houston Symphony, NHK Symphony, Mariinsky Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony, Seoul Philharmonic, and San Francisco Symphony. He has also appeared at major festivals including Bravo! Vail, Lucerne, Aspen, Music@Menlo, Santa Fe, and Caramoor. An active recitalist and chamber musician, Huang has performed at Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall, the Louvre, and Seoul Arts Center, and collaborates regularly with artists such as Gil Shaham, Nobuko Imai, Yefim Bronfman, Kirill Gerstein, and Marc-André Hamelin.

An exclusive recording artist with Naïve Records, Huang’s recent album Mirrors was praised by Gramophone for its “musical storytelling of such virtuosity and conviction.” He is also the founder and artistic director of the annual Paul Huang & Friends International Chamber Music Festival in Taipei.

Winner of the 2011 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and First Prize at the 2009 Tibor Varga International Violin Competition, Huang has received numerous honors throughout his career. Born in Taiwan, he studied at The Juilliard School as an inaugural Kovner Fellow, earning both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees under Hyo Kang and I-Hao Lee. He performs on the legendary 1742 “ex-Wieniawski” Guarneri del Gesù, on extended loan through the Stradivari Society of Chicago, and serves on the faculty of Taipei National University of the Arts.