Biography

Education: 

D.M.A. in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School, 2010

M.M. in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School, 2004

B.M. in Piano Performance, University of Calgary, 2002

Previous Positions: 

Assistant Prof., Virginia Tech, 2019-2022

Lecturer, University of New Hampshire, 2016-2019

Adjunct Faculty, Utah Valley University / Snow College, 2013-2016

Prizes:

3rd Prize, Iowa International Piano Competition, 2011

Leschetizky Prize, American Paderewski Piano Competition, 2010

Winner, The Juilliard School Concerto Competition (Chopin No. 1), 2004

2nd Prize, New Orleans International Piano Competition, 2003

Bio:

Praised by The New York Times for his "eloquent sensitivity," The Boston Intelligencer for his "impeccable technique," and Fanfare for his “Chameleon-like ability to move between composers,” pianist Hsiang Tu has graced the audience with his thematic programs and broad range of repertoire. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, he debuted in New York at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center as the winner of The Juilliard School Concerto Competition and has performed in venues such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, National Museum Cardiff, and National Recital Hall in Taipei. His debut solo CD, Bestiary on Ivory, was released by Bridge Records in 2020. The American Record Guide enthusiastically praised that “Hsiang Tu plays with verve and poetic intensity, giving each creature its artistic due.” His teachers included Hung-Kuan Chen, Jerome Lowenthal, and HaeSun Paik.