Eric Chan is a 13 year old who resides in Bellevue, Washington. He began playing cello at the age of four and is currently a student of Olga Ruvinov. A frequent participant in local competitions, Eric is the recipient of Grand Prix Alternate for the concerto competition at the Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle, and a first prize winner at both the American Protégé international concerto competition and Charleston International Music Competition. He has also won multiple 1st and 2nd prizes in the Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside and is a 2nd prize winner of the Opus Music Competition, advancing to the national level.
In addition to his solo work, Eric is an avid orchestral musician, playing with SYSO from 2021, currently at the Junior level, is a member of both his school advanced and chamber orchestras, and was chosen for the All-State Middle School Orchestra.
In his free time, Eric enjoys playing golf, reading, and listening to music. In June, he will perform at Carnegie Hall as a first prize winner.
Watch Eric Chan perform Cello Concerto No. 1 in Eb major, Op.107, first movement by Shostakovich on the cello for the 2025 Winter Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.