Harpist, Pianist,
Music Educator &
Concert Director

From the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Boston Conservatory Symphony, the Singapore Symphony, and the Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra, Olivia Lu has distinguished herself as a classical harpist and pianist. Originally from Taiwan, Olivia’s career spans two decades of performing, teaching, and directing concerts across Asia and the United States.

Olivia attended the Boston Conservatory at Berklee on a scholarship and has earned two Masters degrees, one in Harp Performance and one in Music Education for Piano. In addition, Olivia took a Master Class with renowned French harpist Marie-Claire Jamet. In 1994, Olivia was a finalist for the prestigious Anne Adams Award for excellence in performance from the American Harp Society. She has recorded two CDs: “Harp Weaving Love” and “Harp Solo.”

Olivia has been teaching private music lessons since 1994 and has served on the faculty of the Long Island Conservatory in New York as well as Aletheia University, Eternal College, and Tamsui High School in Taiwan. She also served as Conductor of the Children’s Choir at Tamsui Cultural Center and was a judge for the Taiwan National Piano Competition from 2000 to 2003. In addition, Olivia teaches masterclasses for harp and piano at universities and public schools throughout New York City.

She has organized concerts for several of her private students, including Beny Tu’s performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. In addition, she regularly performs in and directs chamber music and solo concerts at public libraries throughout New York City.