Alumni Takumi Taguchi and Will Chow Join the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Two Curtis alumni are part of seven new members welcomed by the BSO

Curtis alumni Takumi Taguchi (Violin ’22) and Will Chow (Cello ’16) have joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra, along with violinists Jenny Ahn, Sophie Wang, and clarinetists Christopher Elchico and Andrew Sandwick. Mr. Taguchi and Mr. Chow begin their membership with the orchestra on Thursday, September 22, as the BSO kicks off the opening concert of the 2022–23 season under Music Director Andris Nelson.

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