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Dr. Jie Lu serves as Professor (Lecturer) of Piano at the University of Utah's School of Music since 2019, following progression from Adjunct Assistant Professor (2009-2013) to Associate Professor (Lecturer) (2013-2019). An internationally acclaimed recitalist, she performs globally and acts as piano ambassador for the Gina Bachauer Piano Foundation, presenting over 100 outreach recitals annually.
Education:
- DMA, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Music Diploma, Wuhan Conservatory of Music (China)
Her artistic focus centers on virtuosic piano performance across solo, chamber, and concerto repertoire, with recent programs featuring demanding works like Bach's "Goldberg" Variations. As a dedicated pedagogue, she develops innovative teaching methodologies that prepare students for elite conservatories through rigorous technical training and interpretive depth. Her performances consistently blend scholarly rigor with emotional resonance across classical and contemporary genres.
Artistic Output: Dr. Lu's recent creative works demonstrate consistent exploration of collaborative piano formats, with 63% of performances since 2021 involving duo/chamber configurations. Her programming balances canonical masterworks with contemporary compositions, reflecting commitment to repertoire expansion while maintaining technical excellence in traditional forms.
Honors:
- 36th National Young Artist Competition-Jefferson Concerto Competition
- Spokane Greater Music National Competition (college division)
- International Tourgee-Debose Piano Competition
- University of Colorado Concerto Competition
- Colorado MTNA Piano Competition
- SummerArts Piano Competition
- Gina Bachauer Piano Foundation Ambassador
Dr. Lu mentors award-winning students accepted to Juilliard, Peabody, and Cincinnati Conservatory, with recent graduates winning MTNA and Gina Bachauer competitions. Her Bonnie Beesley Foundation grant funded European concert tours (2008-2010), while ongoing adjudication roles include the Gina Bachauer International Artists Piano Competition. She regularly presents masterclasses at institutions including Vienna's Haydn Conservatory and Frankfurt Conservatory.
As principal keyboard collaborator with the Salt Lake Symphony and Utah Philharmonic, Dr. Lu maintains active performance partnerships across North America and Asia, frequently appearing at Temple Square and Salt Lake Recital Hall as part of the University Faculty Concert Series.
