This is a response to a question on Quora, written by David Leigh

"Melvin Chen, the Deputy Dean of Yale School of Music has a pretty ridiculous set of academic credentials.

As a pianist, Chen has performed at major venues such as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Jordan Hall, and the Kennedy Center, in addition to appearances throughout Canada and Asia. His performances have been featured on radio and television stations around the globe, and his solo recordings include Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations on the Bridge label, praised as “a classic” by the American Record Guide. He has also released recordings of Joan Tower’s piano music (Naxos); the Shostakovich piano sonatas (Bridge); and Ricky Ian Gordon’s Orpheus and Euridice (Ghostlight).

Academic background:
Yale Undergrad, double-majored in Chemistry and Physics
Juilliard MM, double-masters (not allowed anymore) in Piano and Violin
Then he decided that wasn't enough so he got a PhD. in Chemistry from Harvard University
Associate Professor of Piano Bard College Conservatory of Music
Associate Director of the Bard College Conservatory of Music
Associate Professor of Piano at the Yale School of Music
Deputy Dean of Yale School of Music"


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