Sheng-Yuan Kuan, D.M.A.

Praised for her “admirable technical finesse and expressive flair” (Baltimore Sun), pianist Sheng-Yuan Kuan has garnered enthusiastic receptions for her solo and chamber music performances at the Kennedy Center, Weill Recital Hall, Taiwan National Concert Hall, Musikverein in Vienna, and various music festivals and concert series throughout the US. Sheng-Yuan’s collaborations with renowned musicians such as Nobuko Imai, Stefan Jackiw, Stephen Taylor, Espen Lilleslatten, Richard Stolzman, Keng-Yuen Tseng, Chad Hoopes, members of the Parker Quartet and Apollo Trio, Sir Angel Romero, Time for Three, and Latin Grammy Award winning flautist Nestor Torres, reflect her passion in making chamber music of eclectic styles.

Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Sheng-Yuan relocated to America to further her music education. She holds a D.M.A. degree from the Peabody Conservatory, M.M. degree from Yale School of Music, and B.M. degree from the Manhattan School of Music, studying with famous pedagogues like Boris Slutsky, Peter Frankl, Scott McCarrey and Constance Keene. She garnered awards at competitions worldwide, including the 13th Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna (Best Female Pianist Award, 2009), the 12th Taipei Chopin International Piano Competition (3rd Prize, 2008), Corpus Christi International Competition in Texas (2nd Prize, 2008), and New York Kosciuszko Chopin Piano Competition (3rd Prize, 2003). Sheng-Yuan performs with a wide array of ensembles including Florida-based A's Duo, Con Brio Ensemble, Scherzo Trio, Trio Rodin, and the South Florida Chamber Ensemble. She is also a founding member of Femina Camera Trio and has played orchestra piano with the Palm Beach Symphony and New World Symphony.

Sheng-Yuan has for the past 11 years served as staff collaborative pianist and adjunct instructor at Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton, Florida. In the summer, you can find her working and performing at the Heifetz International Music Institute, Rushmore Music Festival, and the Josef Gingold Chamber Music Festival. 

She obtained awards at competitions worldwide, including:

• 13th Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna (Best Female Pianist Award, 2009)
• 12th Taipei Chopin International Piano Competition (3rd Prize, 2008)
• Corpus Christi International Competition in Texas (2nd Prize, 2008)
• New York Kosciuszko Chopin Piano Competition (3rd Prize, 2003)
• BYU-Hawaii Concerto Competition (Winner, 2000)

And the recipient of the:

• Honolulu Morning Music Club Scholarship
• Peabody Institute of Music's Career Development Grant, Chamber Music Award and Accompanying Assistantship

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