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Jenny Lin is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Taiwan in 1973, Lin began playing the piano at the age of four and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. Her family recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a career in music, and she began studying with some of the best teachers in Taiwan. At the age of nine, Lin moved with her family to the United States, where she continued her musical education. She studied at the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School in New York City, where she was mentored by the legendary pianist and teacher Seymour Lipkin. Lipkin recognized Lin's exceptional talent and encouraged her to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Lin went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree. She then continued her studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, where she earned a Master of Music degree. Throughout her studies, Lin won numerous awards and competitions, including the Juilliard Pre-College Concerto Competition, the New York Philharmonic Young Artists Competition, and the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Competition. Lin's career as a concert pianist began to take off in the early 2000s, when she began performing at major venues around the world. She has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed at major festivals, including the Ravinia Festival, the Mostly Mozart Festival, and the Bard Music Festival. Lin is known for her virtuosic technique and her ability to bring out the emotional depth of the music she plays. She has a particular affinity for the music of Franz Liszt, and has recorded several albums of his works. She has also recorded albums of music by other composers, including Chopin, Schumann, and Debussy. In addition to her career as a performer, Lin is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught at several universities and conservatories, including the Peabody Conservatory of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She is also a frequent guest lecturer and masterclass teacher at universities and music schools around the world. Lin has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 2000, she was named a Steinway Artist, an honor reserved for the world's most accomplished pianists. In 2004, she was awarded the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of chamber music. In 2014, she was awarded the Taiwan Presidential Cultural Award, the highest honor given to artists and cultural figures in Taiwan. Despite her many accomplishments, Lin remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform and teach around the world, and is committed to sharing her love of music with audiences and students alike. Her passion for the piano and her dedication to excellence have made her one of the most respected and admired classical pianists of her generation.

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