Bowen Liu

Bowen Liu serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Piano at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul while completing his Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in piano performance at the University of Iowa under Dr. Ksenia Nosikova. His academic foundation includes a Master of Music from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul.

His educational background:

• ABD (Doctor of Musical Arts), University of Iowa
• M.M. (Master of Music), University of Iowa
• BMus (Bachelor of Music), University of Northwestern – St. Paul

Liu specializes in classical piano performance with deep engagement in Romantic and early 20th-century repertoire. His artistic focus spans Beethoven's structural complexity, Scriabin's harmonic innovations, and Rachmaninoff's virtuosic demands, demonstrated through performances in the University of Iowa's Beethoven Sonata Festival and Piano Revolutionaries series. International exposure includes solo recitals in Natal, Brazil (2023), and collaborations across community music initiatives.

His competitive accolades reflect exceptional artistry:

• 2022 Schubert Club competition winner
• 2021 IMTA competition first place
• 2019 MMTA competition first place
• 2019 Thursday Young Artist college division champion
• 2019 University of Iowa Concerto-Aria competition winner

As an educator, Liu provided group and individual piano instruction during his 2019–2023 Graduate Teaching Assistantship at the University of Iowa, emphasizing technical precision and interpretive depth. His current role at University of Northwestern – St. Paul continues this pedagogical commitment through structured studio teaching.