“His music comes not from histrionics and flourishes, but from a deep and intimate place. On the one hand, his sound graces the earth with its strength, and on the other, it holds discourse with the sublime.”
Biography
Hailed by The Dallas Morning News as “a musician with deeply felt and warmly shaped artistry,” 20-year-old Taiwanese-American violinist Steven (Kuan-Yun) Lu is quickly gaining recognition as one of America’s most promising young musicians for his striking musical poeticism and athletic virtuosity. He began studying violin at the age of five, and has since been the recipient of various prizes including the 2022 silver medal of the Lynn Harrell Competition, making solo appearances performing with orchestras in some of the world’s leading concert halls. Currently, Steven is pursuing his Bachelors of Music in Violin Performance at the Colburn School in the class of violinist Martin Beaver.
21 March, 2026 — Los Angeles, CA
Chamber Music at St. Paul’s
30 March, 2026 — Los Angeles, CA
The Czech Festival, Ebell of Los Angeles
04 April, 2026 — Los Angeles, CA
Colburn Baroque Ensemble
05 July, 2026 to 14 August, 2026 — Norfolk, CT
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
“He has the talent of inspiring others, and also the talent of deriving inspiration from everything around him; these are somewhat rare, and are both truly beautiful qualities, in equal measure.”
— Mark Steinberg, first violinist of the Brentano String Quartet