LU YU | VIOLA

Born in China, violist Lu Yu began her musical journey on the violin at the age of six before turning to the viola as her principal instrument at twelve while studying at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou. Her musical path led her to the Royal Academy of Music in London on full scholarship, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree under the guidance of Matthew Souter. She later continued her studies at the New England Conservatory in Boston with Marcus Thompson, receiving her Master of Music degree.

An expressive and versatile musician, Ms. Yu maintains an active career devoted equally to solo performance, chamber music, contemporary repertoire, and teaching. She is a core member violist of the Juventas New Music Ensemble, reflecting her strong commitment to collaborative artistry and the performance of new and adventurous works. Honored as “The Young Musician of 2008” in Hong Kong, her performances have taken her to stages throughout theUnited States and abroad. Her orchestral experience includes past engagements as principal violist of the Boston Civic Symphony, performances with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, and co-principal viola of the Missouri Symphony, along with frequent collaborations with ensembles across the Boston area.