Samuel Lu

Samuel Lu is an American pianist born and based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He began piano at three under the tutelage of his parents, both piano professors
at the University of Utah. Samuel's concertizing experience began rather early: in
2019, he gave a recital in Hong Kong at the closing ceremony of the first Helen
Taylor International Piano Competition held abroad, playing Haydn Sonata Hob.
XVI: 50. . In 2023, he won Third Prize at the MTNA National Weekley and Arganbright Piano Duet Competition, and the First Prize at the 2023 Enkor International Music Competition. In 2024, he was an MTNA Senior Solo National Finalist and National YoungArts Winner in the Classical Music: Piano category. In addition, he received the Best Scriabin Prize at the 2024 Spotlight International Piano Competition for his interpretation of Scriabin Sonata Op. 53, No. 5 in F-sharp Major. His orchestral debut was with the Salt Lake Symphony and Chorale, playing Mozart Concerto in F Major,
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He would also later play Tchaikovsky Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major.
Besides performing in large halls, he enjoys giving small concerts within his
community for friends and family at their homes. Samuel continues to challenge
himself by seeking out eclectic, perversive repertoire from all periods and styles
and seeks to expand his musical style.

Samuel Lu is a Young Steinway Artist.