Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Music brings people together.

Charles Yang plays violin, sings, composes, improvises, and breaks down genres In this interview at Aspen Ideas Festival, he shares how he began experimenting with his violin and the life experiences along the way shaped his signature style.

He performed at the Festival’s Afternoon of Conversation in the same music tent he used to perform when he studied at the Aspen Music Festival and School.

Let us know what song you want to see him perform!