Gina Bachauer Collabortion

Presented by Excellence in the Community and the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation

Join us for an unforgettable evening of piano with Samuel Lu, a Steinway Young Artist and award-winning pianist. A prizewinner of numerous national and international competitions, Samuel most recently served as a Student Juror for the 2024 Gina Bachauer International Artists Competition. His dynamic program will feature works by Bach, Beethoven, Ravel, and more — showcasing both virtuosic flair and lyrical sensitivity.

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About the Artist

Samuel Lu is an American pianist born and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He began piano at the age of three under the guidance of his parents, both piano professors at the University of Utah.

Samuel’s performance career began early. In 2019, he gave a solo recital in Hong Kong at the closing ceremony of the Helen Taylor International Piano Competition. He has since earned top honors in many competitions, including:

Best Scriabin Prize – 2024 Spotlight International Piano Competition

First Prize – 2022 MTNA National Junior Solo Piano Competition (Kawai America)

First Prize – 2023 Enkor International Music Competition

Third Prize – 2023 MTNA National Duet Competition

MTNA National Finalist (2024), National YoungArts Winner (2024 & 2025)