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 sought after and unique young musicians for his striking musical sensitivity across all facets as a soloist, chamber musician, and recitalist. 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 concert venues such as the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Highlights for the 2026-2027 concert season begin with a residency at the Ojai Music Festival and the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, appearances with cellist Nina Lee, violist Tatjana Masurenko, mandolinist Chris Thile, and conductor Teddy Abrams among others, recitals at the Hasley Chapel, Thayer Hall, and Boston Court Pasadena, as well as a performance of Elgar’s Violin Concerto in B minor, Op. 61 with David Robertson and the Colburn Orchestra. Festival appearances include the Heifetz International Summer Institute, Basically Beethoven Festival, Taos Chamber Music Festival, Ojai Music Festival, and Norfolk Chamber Music Festival. Currently, Steven is pursuing his Bachelors of Music in Violin Performance at the Colburn School in the class of violinist Martin Beaver. Steven plays on a very fine 1736 Spiritus Sorsana violin, on generous loan from an anonymous donor and Owen Hojoon Lee.