Robyn Lei Jung Chew

Birth Place: New York City, NY

Education:Masters at Georgia State University

One World Symphony Flutist

1. Are any of your family members musicians? If so, what do they do?
No

2. What has been the highlight of your One World Symphony career to date?
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite

3. What would you say is your favorite piece of music?
right now, Christopher Rouse: Flute Concerto

4. What's your favorite One World Symphony moment?
Tsunami Benefit Concert: the music, the musicians, and the sold-out standing-room-only turn out

...And the worst moment (if any)?
Moving heavy church pews

5. What music do you listen to in the car or subway?
car: the radio (not classical); subway/train: classical

6. What is your favourite drink?
amaretto (my husband says it's really Dr. Pepper)

7. What was the most recent book you read?
Indirect Procedures: the Musician's Guide to Alexander Technique, Pedro de Alcantara

8. When you do have some free time, how do you relax?
Television: it helps me zone out

9. Why do you continue to perform with One World Symphony when you can perform with other ensembles that would offer more financial benefits?
The adrenaline of making really great music fresh.

10. If you had the opportunity to time travel, when and where would you prefer to live?
Right here, right now: we're privy to the best music from around the world and from centuries of learning and developing. No other time period could you experience as much diverse music at one time.

11. If you weren't a musician what would you be?
there is no other career for me

12. Why would you recommend to other musicians and public to participate with One World Symphony?
the music is great, we're young and motivated -- that means we have a lot of opportunity that awaits us

13. What are your hobbies?
music -- everything about it: playing, listening, experiencing, teaching, discussing