Hou Zezhou ( Principal First Violin )

Hou studied with renowned violin educator Mr. Lin Yaoji from childhood. He won the first prize in the junior group and youth group of the Central Conservatory of Music Violin Competition in 1993 and 1996; in 1997, he was awarded second prize in the youth group of the 6th National Violin Competition. He performed with the China Philharmonic Orchestra in 2001, following which he assumed the post of Principal First Violin at Macao Orchestra in 2004.