Lin Ye

LIN YE, piano

Pianist Lin Ye has begun to establish himself as one of the rising stars among the world’s crowded field of young artists. With performances from China to New Zealand and in Europe and the United States, his intense and serious musical style is winning fans and followers of all ages.

In 2008, Lin performed his first highly acclaimed concerts in Germany, and he was subsequently invited to study at the Hochschule fur Musik und Theater Hanover, Germany. While a student at the school, he completed his high school diploma, the Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Piano Performance. His distinguished professors included Vladimir Krainev, Markus Groh, Matti Raekallio and Teppo Koivisto.

Lin has won many prizes, including the 5th prize in 13th Ettlingen International Competition for Young Pianists 2012, the top prize of Anton Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Düsseldorf 2014, the audience prize in the Chopin- Gesellschaft International Piano Competition 2015, 1st prize in the Troisdorf International Piano Competition, 1st prize in the Chopin International Piano Competition Hartford CT, 3rd prize in the Artist Series National Competition in Sarasota, Florida, 3rd prize in the New York Piano Competition 2017, 1st prize in the High Point University Piano Competition and 3rd prize of Rina Sala Gallo International Piano Competition.

He has also played numerous recitals in Asia, Europe and the United States, including Richard Jakoby Hall in Hannover Germany, Dalian People’s Culture Theater in Dalian China, Merkin Hall, Carnegie Weill Hall in New York USA, Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall in Yokohama Japan, Nanjing Poly Grand Theater, Hong Kong City Hall, Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling and Auditorium La Verdi Milan.

He also received the Artist Diploma in 2018 from the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with Antonio Pompa-Baldi.

He appears regularly in major concert venues all around world and is now a guest artist of Artist Series Sarasota and Poly Theater Management.

“Outstanding performance, both intellectually and emotionally”
Vladimir Ashkenazy, legendary pianist, conductor

“A remarkable young virtuoso with power and charisma”
Vladimir Krainev, legendary pianist

“The musical images he created are so vivid and touching that capture the attention of the audiences immediately.”
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, concert pianist

“Extraordinary Artist. Majestic performance of Tchaikovsky Concerto”
Jon Kimura Parker, concert pianist, professor of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice.

“Lin is a notable talent: a fine virtuoso with a rich musical imagination and a superb sensitivity that immediately capture the listener. His piano sound is extremely varied and beautiful, and he effortlessly commands complicated musical textures. His playing combines a deep understanding of musical meaning, a true performer’s soul and a technical equipment of the highest international quality.”
Matti Raekallio, Concert Pianist, Professor of Piano at Juilliard School New York

“Lin Ye is supremely gifted. He combines flawless technique with great communicativeness. Always a joy to listen to Lin Ye!”
Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Concert Pianist, Professor of Piano at Cleveland Institute of Music

“A genuine miracle, the pied piper of the stage, all the audiences got no choices, but to be attracted, fascinated, and deeply fell in love with his magical texture.”
Mutian Cui, Concert Pianist, one of the most prominent music journalist in China, Founder of
Mutian on Arts and Mutian Studio.