Wu Ting-yu
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Wu Ting-yu is a Taiwanese
violin
ist. He currently serves as the concertmaster
in Taiwan's leading National Symphony Orchestra
.
Born in Kaohsiung
, Wu began to study violin at age of 5 with his father, Wu Lian-jing, a prestigious painter and violinist. Since then, he had studied with some of Taiwan
's most renowned violinists. In 1982, Wu graduated with the highest honor from the National Academy of Arts (later re-named as National Taiwan University of Arts
). He later served as the concertmaster of National Defense Symphony Orchestra and Taipei Symphony Orchestra
. In 1988, he entered the Ville de Rueil-Malmaison Conservatoire in France
under the guidance of Prof. Melle Brignon. Upon returning to Taiwan, he was apponted as the concert master of National Symphony Orchestra. He has since then performed as a soloist with many orchestras throughout the world. In 2000, Wu was invited to perform at the presidential palace for the President of R.O.C. He was also invited by the French Consulate to perform at the Art Exhibition festival in Taipei. In 2002, he recorded, as the soloist, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons
with Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Moscow. At the same time, Wu is committed to educate the young talents in Taiwan. He is currently an associate professor at Fu Jen Catholic University
, National Chiao Tung University
, and National Taiwan University of Arts.
Taiwanese people
Taiwanese people may refer to individuals who either claim or are imputed cultural identity focused on the island of Taiwan and/or Taiwan Area which have been governed by the Republic of China since 1945...
violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist. He currently serves as the concertmaster
Concertmaster
The concertmaster/mistress is the spalla or leader, of the first violin section of an orchestra. In the UK, the term commonly used is leader...
in Taiwan's leading National Symphony Orchestra
National Symphony Orchestra (Taiwan)
The National Symphony Orchestra , also known as Philharmonia Taiwan outside Taiwan, is one of the leading orchestras in Asia. Since 1987, the orchestra has its residence in the National Concert Hall in Taipei, Taiwan.- Subscription Concert Series :...
.
Born in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is a city located in southwestern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on the west. Kaohsiung, officially named Kaohsiung City, is divided into thirty-eight districts. The city is one of five special municipalities of the Republic of China...
, Wu began to study violin at age of 5 with his father, Wu Lian-jing, a prestigious painter and violinist. Since then, he had studied with some of Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
's most renowned violinists. In 1982, Wu graduated with the highest honor from the National Academy of Arts (later re-named as National Taiwan University of Arts
National Taiwan University of Arts
National Taiwan University of Arts , established in 1955, is the oldest art university residing in Banqiao District, New Taipei, Republic of China .-External links:* *...
). He later served as the concertmaster of National Defense Symphony Orchestra and Taipei Symphony Orchestra
Taipei Symphony Orchestra
The Taipei Symphony Orchestra , founded in 1969, is one of the leading orchestras based in Taipei, Taiwan.In these seasons, TSO works also with European Music directors and conductors, such as Reinhard Goebel, Martin Fischer-Dieskau or Maurice Steger.- Introduction :Under the direction of Felix...
. In 1988, he entered the Ville de Rueil-Malmaison Conservatoire in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
under the guidance of Prof. Melle Brignon. Upon returning to Taiwan, he was apponted as the concert master of National Symphony Orchestra. He has since then performed as a soloist with many orchestras throughout the world. In 2000, Wu was invited to perform at the presidential palace for the President of R.O.C. He was also invited by the French Consulate to perform at the Art Exhibition festival in Taipei. In 2002, he recorded, as the soloist, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)
The Four Seasons is a set of four violin concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. Composed in 1723, The Four Seasons is Vivaldi's best-known work, and is among the most popular pieces of Baroque music. The texture of each concerto is varied, each resembling its respective season...
with Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Moscow. At the same time, Wu is committed to educate the young talents in Taiwan. He is currently an associate professor at Fu Jen Catholic University
Fu Jen Catholic University
Fu Jen Catholic University is a co-educational Catholic university located in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Republic of China...
, National Chiao Tung University
National Chiao Tung University
National Chiao Tung University is a public university located in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It is recognized as one of the most prestigious and selective universities in Taiwan and is renowned for its research and teaching excellence in electrical engineering, computer science, engineering, management, and...
, and National Taiwan University of Arts.