Featured Artists

LIU Meng-chieh

Pianist

Born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, pianist Meng-Chieh LIU first garnered public attention in 1993 when, as a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, he stepped in at the last minute to substitute for legendary pianist André Watts at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. His brilliant performance made head-lines in the local press and earned widespread acclaim, leading to invitations from major concert halls around the world.

LIU has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Philadelphia Musical Fund Society Career Advancement Award. In 2008, he was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons by the Republic of China (Taiwan), a testament to his artistic achievement and professional stature.

In 2009, he joined the Chicago Chamber Musicians and served as its Artistic Director from 2011 to 2014. During this time, he collaborated closely with leading musicians, including Larry Combs, Gail Williams, and Charles Geyer of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, demonstrating exceptional leader-ship and artistry in the realm of chamber music.