Sheng-Yuan Kuan

Sheng-Yuan Kuan serves as Staff Collaborative Pianist and Keyboard Studies Instructor at the Conservatory of Music, Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, while also holding piano faculty positions at the Heifetz International Music Institute. Her international performance career spans prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center, Weill Recital Hall, Taiwan National Concert Hall, and Vienna's Musikverein.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Music from Manhattan School of Music
• Master of Music from Yale School of Music
• Doctor of Musical Arts from Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

Specializing in collaborative piano and chamber music, Kuan is renowned for her technical finesse and expressive interpretations across diverse repertoires. Her performance philosophy emphasizes eclectic artistic partnerships, evidenced by collaborations with Nobuko Imai, Stefan Jackiw, Richard Stolzman, and Latin Grammy winner Nestor Torres. This interdisciplinary approach bridges classical traditions with contemporary performance practices.

Her competitive achievements and institutional recognition include:

• Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna (Best Female Pianist, 2009)
• Taipei Chopin International Piano Competition (3rd Prize, 2008)
• Corpus Christi International Competition (2nd Prize, 2008)
• Multiple Peabody Institute awards including Career Development Grant and Chamber Music Award
• Honolulu Morning Music Club Scholarship

As an educator, she mentors students in keyboard techniques while maintaining active performance schedules with ensembles including A's Duo, Con Brio Ensemble, Scherzo Trio, South Florida Chamber Ensemble, and Femina Camera Trio. Her pedagogical approach integrates performance practice with collaborative artistry development.