Ching-Yun Hu

Pianist

Birthday February 1, 1982

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Taipei, Taiwan

Age 42 years old

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About

Won the 2008 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition and the 2012 Golden Melody Award for Best Classical Album.

Before Fame

Her concerto debut was with the Poland Ca-pella Cracoriensis Chamber Orchestra when she was 13. She began studying in The Juilliard School Pre-College Division when she was 14.

Trivia

She founded the Yun-Hsiang International Music Festival, located in Taipei. She became artistic director for the festival.

Family Life

Her family placed a heavy emphasis on the holiday season. Because they were spread around the world, they made a point to get together at that one time of the year.

Associated With

She released her award-winning first album in April 2011 titled Ching-Yun Hu plays Chopin, highlighting her mastery of the legendary Frederic Chopin's works.