Ji Liu (Pianist & Composer)

Described as the "Wunderkind Pianist" by the Guardian and "A Major Talent" by ClassicalSource.com, Dr Ji Liu now combines a distinguished and multi-faceted career as a pianist, composer, and scholar.

He studied with Prof. Christopher Elton (piano) and Prof. Ruth Byrchmore (composition) at the Royal Academy of Music where he was elected an Associate (ARAM). He holds a PhD in Music from King’s College London and is a Forrest Research Fellow at WAAPA. Since 2018 Ji Liu has served as Head of Performance at the Kent International Piano Course. He has performed at major UK and international venues and festivals, including Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Auditorium du Louvre, Royal Concertgebouw, Verbier Festival etc. 

As a composer, Ji Liu has written for orchestra, chamber ensemble and solo instruments. His research has been presented at major conferences and institutions such as the Orpheus Institute in Ghent and Sydney Conservatorium of Music.  

Lean more: JiPianist.com