After two years of search, the New York Philharmonic today announced Chinese-born American violinist, Frank Huang (36) as their new Concertmaster and successor to Glenn Dicterow. Huang is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Juilliard School and an award winner at the Walter Naumburg, Paganini, Hannover and Indianapolis Competitions. Huang is currently concertmaster of the Houston Symphony. He will commence his appointment in New York at the beginning of the 2015/16 season.