Fanya Lin
- Associate Professor of Practice
- Member of the Graduate Faculty
Biography
Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, Steinway Artist Fanya Lin has entranced audiences worldwide with her charismatic and fiery performances. Lin’s “mesmerizing performance” of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in UK was depicted as “a tornado had touched down through her body and lifted her, feathers fluttering, from the piano stool as she weighed into the keys.” Her orchestral appearances include the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Savannah Philharmonic, The Jackson Symphony, among others. Her concerto album Rhapsodic featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with Maestro Theodore Kuchar and the Lublin Philharmonic was released by Navona Records in 2023, and selected as Textura’s "Top 20 Classical Album (Instrumental: Quartet/Ensemble/Orchestra)" for 2024.
An avid soloist, Fanya promotes classical music to the public by creating innovative concert programs and engages her audience by presenting interactive performances. Her solo recitals have been featured in numerous prestigious concert series, including the Schubert Club Musicians on the Rise, the Stecher and Horowitz Young Artist Series, and The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania. Her albums have been released by IsoMike, Summit Records, Soundset Recordings, and PARMA recordings.
As a philanthropist, Fanya has collaborated with various non-profit organizations to create access for education and promote mental health awareness through fundraising galas and salon concerts. Inspired by her mentors Dr. Yu-Jane Yang, Professor Hung-Kuan Chen, and Professor Lydia Artymiw for their dedication in education, Dr. Fanya Lin is currently serving as the Associate Professor of Practice in Piano at the University of Arizona, where she teaches applied piano lessons, chamber music, piano literature, and the Yoga for Musicians course.
Visit www.fanyalin.com for more information.
Degrees
- D.M.A. Piano Performance and Literature
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Performance Practice Choices and Recording Analysis of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30
- M.M. Piano Performance and Literature
- The Juilliard School, New York, New York, United States
- B.M. Piano Performance Major, Psychology Minor
- Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States
Work Experience
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota (2018 - 2019)
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota (2015 - 2018)
- The Juilliard School (2014 - 2015)
- The Juilliard School (2013 - 2014)
- Weber State University Preparatory Program (2009 - 2013)
Licensure & Certification
- Steinway Artist, Steinway & Sons (2024)
- Certified 200HR Yoga Teacher, Yoga & Ayurveda Center (2020)
Interests
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Courses
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Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Lin, F., & Glazier, J. S. (2025).
Fin de La Tierra: Land's End
. SoundSet Recordings.More infoRecording Released on Soundset Records.
Presentations
- Lin, F., & Linder, D. R. (2024, May). Poulenc’s Concerto pour deux pianos: Lecture recital with Dr. Fanya Lin. Arizona State Music Teachers Association State Conference. Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ: Arizona State Music Teachers Association.More infoThe Lin-Linder Piano Duo from the University of Arizona perform the two-piano version of Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, a theatrical piece that depicts the vibrant Parisian performing arts scene of the 1930s.
- Lin, F. (2022). Coexist with Performance Anxiety Through Yoga. Arizona State Music Teachers Association State Conference.
- Lin, F. (2022). Musical Journey to the Andes: Seis Cantos de los Campos for two pianos by Gabriela Lena Frank. Arizona Music Teachers Association State Conference.
Creative Performances
- Ho, G., Tanaka, R., Lin, F., & Linder, D. R. (2025.
Piano Salon Series: Faculty Showcase Concert
. UA Piano Salon Series. Steinway Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ: University of Arizona School of Music.More infoFundraiser recital for the UA Piano Fund featuring piano four-hands, duo piano, and two-piano eight-hands repertoire performed by UA piano faculty Drs. Daniel Linder, Fanya Lin, Grace Ho, and Rie Tanaka. Works by Cécile Chaminade, Libby Larsen, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Sergei Prokofiev, and others. - Lin, F., Cockrell, T. R., & Linder, D. R. (2025.
Poulenc Double Piano Concerto with the Arizona Symphony Orchestra
. Arizona Symphony Orchestra March 5 2025 Concert. Crowder Hall, Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona School of Music.More infoPerformance of Poulenc's Double Piano concerto with Dr. Fanya Lin, piano and the Arizona Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Thomas Cockrell. - Linder, D. R., & Lin, F. (2024. Duo Piano Recital with Dr. Fanya Lin: EVMTA Guest Artist Recital. Duo Piano Recital with Dr. Fanya Lin: EVMTA Guest Artist Recital. Hammer & Strings Conservatory, Gilbert, AZ: East Valley Music Teachers Association.More infoEVMTA Guest Artist RecitalDuo piano recital with Fanya LinHammer & Strings Conservatory, Gilbert AZWorks by Yuanyuan (Kay) He, Ronaldo Miranda, and PoulencRecital followed by Q&A with EVMTA members
- Linder, D. R., Lin, F., Mendez, M. J., & Tanaka, R. (2024.
Duo Piano Recital - University of Arizona Piano Salon Series
. Duo Piano Recital - University of Arizona Piano Salon Series. Private home in Catalina Foothills, AZ: University of Arizona Piano Salon Series.More infoPiano ensemble recital with Fanya Lin, Meily Mendez, and Rie Tanaka Private home, Catalina Foothills, AZPoulenc: Concerto pour deux pianoxOther works by Bizet, Gillock, and TchaikovskyFundraiser event for UA Piano Fund - Lin, F. (2022. Chamber Performance. Music + Festival. Crowder Hall.
- Lin, F. (2022. Faculty Artist Series. Eddie Goodman, Saxophone; Fanya Lin, Piano. Holsclaw Hall.More infoProgram:Andy Scott: Three Letter WordAstor Piazzolla: Adios NoninoGermain Tailleferre: Berceuse & La Rue ChagrinPablo de Sarasate: Carmen FantasiePhil Woods: Sonata
- Lin, F. (2022. Faculty Artist Series. Solo Recital.
- Lin, F. (2022. For the Love of Music Concert Series. Solo RecitalBisbee Women's Club.
- Lin, F. (2022. Lublin Philharmonic. Concerto Performance.
- Lin, F. (2022. New Arts Inc Solo Recital Series. Solo Recital. National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts.
- Lin, F. (2022. New Arts Inc. Solo Recital Series. Solo Recital. National Opera House.
- Lin, F. (2022. New Arts Symphony. Concerto Performance.
- Lin, F. (2022. Oracle Piano Society. Solo Recital.
- Lin, F. (2022. St. Andrew's Bach Society Concert Series. Solo Recital.
- Lin, F. (2022. The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania . Solo Recital. Carnegie Mellon University.
- Lin, F. (2022. Tucson Repertory Orchestra. Concerto Performance.
