Lang-Ning Liu is an internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso renowned for her introspective approach to both contemporary and classical repertoire. Her performances are distinguished by breathtaking technical mastery and profound musicianship, earning her widespread critical acclaim. Anthony Tommasini of The New York Times hailed her as "a sensitive, extremely compelling artist", and praised her "elegant pianism, warmth and artistic maturity". Musical America has lauded her "miraculous strength and confident breadth."
Ms. Liu has accumulated numerous prestigious awards and prizes, including top honours from the Juilliard Concerto Competition, Steuermann Memorial Prize, the China-France Mi Do International Piano Competition, and the Xing Hai National Piano Competition. She has been featured as a recording artist on notable projects, including the
Celebration Series in association with RCM Examinations, and the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra.
As a distinguished soloist, Ms. Liu has performed with major orchestras worldwide, including the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, Juilliard Symphony Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Juarez Symphony Orchestra, Southern Missouri Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, Liaoning Symphony Orchestra, and Toronto Concert Orchestra. Her performances have spanned the globe, captivating audiences with her technical prowess and artistic depth.
Ms. Liu's exceptional artistry has also made her a sought-after media presence. She has made frequent guest appearances on prominent platforms such as Czech Television, CCTV China, CBC Music, CTV’s Bravo!, CP24 TV,
The WholeNote,
Toronto Star, Fairchild TV, and Classical 96.3 FM, among others.
In addition to her performance career, Ms. Liu is a passionate advocate for musical education and community outreach. As a faculty member at the Glenn Gould School and the Taylor Academy for Young Artists at the Royal Conservatory of Music, she has shaped the next generation of pianists. Her students have won numerous competition prizes and earned substantial scholarships to prestigious music schools across the world including The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory, among many others. She frequently conducts masterclasses and serves as a juror at festivals and competitions throughout North America and Asia.
Ms. Liu's commitment to cultural and educational outreach extends beyond the concert stage. In 2010, she founded and served as the artistic director for the Toronto International Piano Competition and the Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto Music Festival, while serving as the Centre’s advisor cultural and educational matters, where she was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2013. Since 2011, she has been an Advisory Board Member of the International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Her contributions to the arts have earned her numerous artistic grants in recognition of her work in Canada, the United States, and Asia.
Ms. Liu’s journey as a pianist began at the age of 11 when she entered the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing with the highest honors. She made her orchestral debut with the Beijing Symphony Orchestra during her studies there. At age 17, she began her undergraduate studies at The Glenn Gould School in Toronto on full scholarship, studying under Marietta Orlov. She went on to complete her Master of Music in Piano Performance at The Juilliard School in New York under the tutelage of Julian Martin. For the full biography of Professor Liu, please visit
artoflangning.com