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Biography
Adam Liu has been on Duquesne University cello faculty since 2009. He joined the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as assistant principal cello in 2003. Prior to this appointment, Liu held the position of associate principal cello with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra under Charles Dutoit for six seasons, including the entire 1999-2000 season as acting principal cello. He participated in many international tours and is featured on CD recordings with Montreal.
In 1986, Adam Liu offered a full scholarship from the Piatigorsky Foundation to study at Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore with Stephen Kates. After the completion of his studies in Maryland, he was offered a full scholarship to study further at the University of Southern California with Lynn Harrell. After completing his master's, Liu joined the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra.
Liu has been a featured soloist with many fine orchestras worldwide, including the symphonies of Montreal, Victoria, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, San Antonio, Baltimore, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh.
Mr. Liu plays on a fine Italian cello made in 1759 by Paolo Antonio Testore.
Education
- A.D., Peabody Conservatory of Music
- M.M., University of Southern California
- B.A., Peabody Conservatory of Music
Area of Expertise
- Cello Solo Concertizing
- Chamber Music Performance
- Auditioning Major Symphony Orchestras
- Cello Teaching Pedagogue
- Ethnic Music Expert