Leon Fleisher Academy
Artistic Leadership
A shared commitment to artistic depth, inspired teaching and meaningful connections through music.
In Memoriam
Honorary Artistic Advisors
Leon Fleisher
Honorary Artistic Advisor
Gary Graffman
Honorary Artistic Advisor
We honour their artistry, mentorship and enduring influence on generations of musicians.
Co-Artistic Directors
Tian Lu
Co-Artistic Director
Pianist, educator and artistic leader, Tian Lu brings an international performing career and a close artistic connection with Leon Fleisher to the Academy’s vision for young musicians.
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Kwan Yi
Co-Artistic Director
A pianist with performances across the United States, Europe and Asia, Kwan Yi studied at Curtis, Juilliard and Peabody with Leon Fleisher and Robert McDonald.
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Jing Qiao
Co-Artistic Director, String Program · Violin
A violinist with the National Symphony Orchestra, Jing Qiao brings international orchestral, solo and chamber music experience to the Academy’s String Program.
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Bo Li
Co-Artistic Director, String Program · Cello
A cellist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Bo Li is active internationally as a soloist, chamber musician and educator.
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LOW Chee Meng
Southeast Asia Program Director
A conductor, educator and saxophonist, LOW Chee Meng is an Associate Professor of Music at UCSI University, Malaysia. His work connects young musicians through performance, education and artistic exchange across Asia, North America and Europe.
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Tian Lu
Co-Founder
Pianist, educator and artistic leader, Tian Lu brings an international performing career and a close artistic connection with Leon Fleisher to the Academy’s vision for young musicians.
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Yury Shadrin
Co-Founder
A pianist and educator, Yury Shadrin brings an international performing career and studies with Leon Fleisher to the Academy. He serves as Head of Keyboard Studies at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
Read biography ↗Wells Cathedral, England · LFA young pianists in international collaboration.