Tianjie Lu

Tianjie Lu, 22, born in Qingdao, China, is an undergraduate at Mannes College, where he studies with Sally Thomas. He previously studied with Tong Weidong at Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. In June 2005, he attended the Great Wall International Music Academy. The following year, Mr. Lu studied with Kathleen Winkler, took first prize in the concerto competition at the second Beijing International Music Festival and Academy, and was honored at China's 8th National Violin Performance Competition. In March, 2007, he performed Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in D Major, op.43, at Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He performed Schubert String quintet and Brahms Piano quartet with Kathleen Winkler in Concert Hall of Central Conservatory of Music. He attended the Music Academy and studied with Kathleen Winkler in 2008 and 2009.