- Wu Ting-yu
Wu Ting-yu (zh-t|t=吳庭毓) is a Taiwanese
violinist . He currently serves as theconcertmaster 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 ofTaiwan 's most renowned violinists. In 1982, Wu graduated with the highest honor from the National Academy of Arts (later re-named asNational Taiwan University of Arts ). He later served as the concertmaster ofNational Defense Symphony Orchestra andTaipei Symphony Orchestra . In 1988, he entered theVille de Rueil-Malmaison Conservatoire inFrance 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 withPhilharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Moscow . At the same time, Wu is committed to educate the young talents in Taiwan. He is currently an associate professor atFu Jen Catholic University ,National Chiao Tung University , and National Taiwan University of Arts.References
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title=Ting-Yu Wu
url=http://nso.ntch.edu.tw/members/index/id/1/titleid/1
publisher=National Symphony Orchestra
accessdate=2007-09-05
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