Lynn University

A frequent and heralded performer in nearly a hundred programs each year, Tao Lin was born into a musical family in Shanghai, China. He has appeared in concerts and recitals in Asia, North America and Europe, which have brought unanimous critical accolades and praise for his subtle, intimate pianism and brilliant technique.

“He has excellent facility and keen musical intelligence, his Schumann, Brahms were broad and searching, his Beethoven was crisp, crystalline, and exhilarating.” - The Miami Herald

“Tao Lin demonstrated his mastery with inspired and sparkling keyboard work which allowed the wit and ingenuity of Beethoven’s finale to shine forth delightfully.” - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

“He gave a performance of such subtle sensitivity that few pianists nowadays could fathom, much less muster…. His was a creative interpretation carried out with bravura technique and a prismatic sense of keyboard color.” - Coral Gable Gazette

“The Chinese pianist, Tao Lin, delivered some of the most virtuoso piano playing heard at Arendal City Hall in a long, long time – if ever, was the verdict by the expert after the concert.” - Agderposten, Norway

“Tao Lin is no doubt one of the most prominent pianists in the world, the audiences had one of the most impressive and fantastic musical experiences last night.” - Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad, Norway

As a soloist, he has performed with Winnipeg Symphony, Miami Chamber Orchestra, Knoxville Civic Orchestra, University of Miami Symphony, Harid Philharmonia, and Lynn University Chamber Orchestra. A devoted chamber musician, Lin performs regularly with the renowned Jacques Thibaud Trio, as well as Miami, Bergonzi, Alcan and Rosalyra String Quartets. He has also collaborated with distinguished soloists such as Ida Haendel, Charles Castleman, Roberta Peters, Eugenia Zukerman, Philip Quint and Sergiu Schwartz.

Lin was awarded top prizes in the competitions of the National Society of Arts and Letters, the Music Teachers National Association and Palm Beach International Invitational, amongst others. He was also a finalist in the first International Piano-e-Competition and the first Osaka International Chamber Music Competition as a member of the Shanghai Trio. Lin has recorded for the Piano Lovers record label and features works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Balakirev.

Lin has worked with a series of distinguished teachers, including Joseph Kalichstein, John Perry, Leon Fleisher, Rita Sloan, Stephen Hough, Ivan Davis and Roberta Rust. A three-time full scholarship student at the Aspen Music Festival, Lin has also worked with distinguished teachers Joseph Kalichstein, John Perry, Leon Fleisher, Rita Sloan, Stephen Hough and Vladimir Feltsman. He is a graduate of the Harid Conservatory (where he received the Award for Outstanding Performance) and the University of Miami (where he received Award of Academic Merit), studying under Ivan Davis and Roberta Rust.

Education

• B.M., Harid Conservatory
• M.M., University of Miami