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Fanya Lin

Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, pianist Fanya Lin has entranced audiences worldwide with her charismatic and fiery performances. Lin’s “mesmerizing performance” of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in UK was depicted as “a tornado had touched down through her body and lifted her, feathers fluttering, from the piano stool as she weighed into the keys.” Her orchestral appearances include the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Savannah Philharmonic, The Jackson Symphony, among others. Her concerto album Rhapsodic featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with Maestro Theodore Kuchar and the Lublin Philharmonic was released by Navona Records and distributed by Naxos in November 2023.

An avid soloist, Fanya promotes classical music to the public by creating innovative concert programs and engages her audience by presenting interactive performances. Her solo recitals have been featured in numerous prestigious concert series, including the Schubert Club Musicians on the Rise, the Stecher and Horowitz Young Artist Series, and The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania. Her albums have been released by IsoMike, Summit Records, Soundset Recordings, and PARMA recordings. As a philanthropist, Fanya has collaborated with various non-profit organizations to create access for education and promote mental health awareness through fundraising galas and salon concerts. Inspired by her mentors Dr. Yu-Jane Yang, Professor Hung- Kuan Chen, and Professor Lydia Artymiw for their dedication in education, Dr. Fanya

Lin is currently serving as the Associate Professor of Practice in Piano at the University of Arizona, where she teaches applied piano lessons, chamber music, piano literature, and the Yoga for Musicians course. Visit www.fanyalin.com for more information.

Message to our competitors

2024 Spring Winners

17 and under:

1st - Havish Naveen

2nd - Ariana Shaikh

3rd - Matthew Wang

9 and under:

1st - Mackenzie Wu

2nd - Jocasta Gao

3rd - Not Awarded

Original Composition:

1st - Kaixuan Yang

Piano Duet: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

1st - Jaiden Ton & Ethan Dudson

2nd - Matthew Wang & Eric Guo

3rd - Ariana Shaikh & Isabella Jugravu