Cho-Liang Lin
Violinist & Professor
Houston United States (Texas)
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
Cho-Liang Lin is an internationally acclaimed violinist, educator, and artistic director known for his brilliant musicianship and dedication to the next generation of artists. Born in Taiwan, he began studying violin at a young age, later moving to Sydney and then New York to train under the legendary Dorothy DeLay at Juilliard. His career took off with a debut alongside the New York Philharmonic, leading to performances with the world’s most prestigious orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw, and Philadelphia Orchestra.
Beyond performance, Lin is a devoted mentor, serving as a professor at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. He has held key artistic leadership roles, including music director of La Jolla SummerFest for 18 years and artistic director of the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival. Passionate about championing contemporary composers, he has premiered works by John Williams, Tan Dun, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and others.
With numerous acclaimed recordings on Sony Classical, Decca, and BIS, Lin continues to shape the classical music world through his artistry, teaching, and leadership, inspiring musicians and audiences alike.
Beyond performance, Lin is a devoted mentor, serving as a professor at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. He has held key artistic leadership roles, including music director of La Jolla SummerFest for 18 years and artistic director of the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival. Passionate about championing contemporary composers, he has premiered works by John Williams, Tan Dun, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and others.
With numerous acclaimed recordings on Sony Classical, Decca, and BIS, Lin continues to shape the classical music world through his artistry, teaching, and leadership, inspiring musicians and audiences alike.
Professor
The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University
Since 2007
- Educate and mentor undergraduate and graduate violin students at one of the nation’s leading music institutions.
- Develop and implement advanced violin pedagogy, focusing on technique, musicality, and professional career preparation.
- Guide students in solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire, preparing them for successful careers in performance and academia.
- Collaborate with faculty on masterclasses, recitals, and interdisciplinary musical projects.
- Play an active role in student recruitment, admissions, and curriculum development.
Violinist
Opus 3 Artists
Since 1991
Houston
United States - Texas
- Performed as a soloist with leading orchestras worldwide, including the Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, and Philadelphia Orchestras, New York Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw, and Orchestre Nationale de France.
- Presented recitals across four continents in esteemed venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Chicago Orchestra Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall, Paris’ Théâtre du Champs-Élysées, and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw.
- Featured soloist at prestigious music festivals, including Tanglewood, Ravinia, Hollywood Bowl, Edinburgh, BBC Proms, Mostly Mozart, and Vienna Festwochen.
- Regularly participated in chamber music collaborations at major festivals such as Marlboro, Santa Fe, La Jolla, Lincoln Center Festival, Suntory, Ojai, Verbier, and Casals Festival Prades.
- Maintained a globally recognized career spanning over three decades, collaborating with world-renowned conductors and musicians in both solo and ensemble settings.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Since February 2006
- Collaborated with renowned ensembles, performing with major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and Toronto Symphony.
- Led world-class music festivals, directing La Jolla SummerFest and the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival.
- Promoted new compositions, working with leading composers to premiere innovative violin works.
Violin Player
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.
Since 2013
- Performed in acclaimed chamber music concerts, collaborating with top-tier musicians in diverse ensemble settings.
- Engaged with audiences through educational outreach, offering masterclasses and lectures on classical performance.
- Premiered and championed contemporary works, supporting the evolution of chamber music repertoire.
- Violin Performance (Solo & Ensemble)
- Chamber Music Interpretation
- Orchestral Collaboration
- Musical Expression & Interpretation
- Repertoire Expansion
- Improvisation & Artistic Flexibility
- Violin Pedagogy & Technique
- Masterclass Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Student Mentorship & Career Guidance
- Chamber Music Coaching
- Public Speaking & Lecture Engagements
- Festival Artistic Direction
- Concert Programming & Curation
- Composer Collaboration & Commissioning
- Music Festival Development
- Community & Audience Engagement
