Tong has been hailed as a performer of “exceptional insight and creative flair” (Boston Globe). As second violinist of the Borromeo String Quartet, he has performed across the United States and around the world to critical acclaim. In addition to his concertizing with the Borromeos, Tong is an active recitalist, chamber musician, and teacher. He has taught and performed at numerous festivals, including the Taos School of Music, Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival, NOI+F, Music@Menlo, and at the Heifetz Institute. Tong has performed on such radio programs as NPR’s “Performance Today,” WGBH’s “Classical Performance,” and was featured on WGBH’s “Classical Connections” in a series entitled “Why Mass.?”

From 2002-2004, Tong was Principal Second Violin with the Verbier Festival Orchestra, with whom he toured throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

He currently resides in Brighton, MA with his wife Miki Sawada, a pianist, and their dog Shakira. He is a 2:51 marathoner. 

Former faculty of Harvard University, where he received a Certificate of Distinction in Teaching from the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. Former faculty of NEC’s Preparatory School.