Chanmi Ryu
GILZA Piano's Instructor
AWARD
- Top-Scholarship recipient from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- Full-Scholarship recipient from Roosevelt University
- Full-Scholarship and Assistantship from Southern Methodist University
- First-Prize Winner of Chicago College of Performing Arts Concerto Competition
EDUCATION
- Undergraduage from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- Bachelor of Music from Roosevelt University
- Master of Music from Southern Methodist University
EXPERIENCES
- Guest Pianist at Chicago Chamber Musicians
- Showcase Pianist at Roosevelt University
- Concerts and Master-Classes in the U.S. and S. Korea
- Accompanist for the members of Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Accompanist for the members of Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Music Director at Korea International Christian School
- Lecture-faculty at Peniel Arts Middle and High School
- Instructor of GILZA Piano
Instructor's Instructors
Chanmi's teachers, the legendary pianists
Joaquin Achucarro
Born in Bilbao, Spain, Achucarro studied in Madrid, Paris, Vienna, and Salzburg.
Described as "one of the greats" by ABC in Madrid and "the consummate artist" by the Chicago Sun-Times, internationally acclaimed Spanish pianist Joaquin Achucarro has performed recitals in 60 countries and has played with over 200 orchestras.
Jorge Osorio
Recipient of the prestigious Medalla Bellas Artes, the highest honor granted by Mexico's National Institute of Fine Arts, Jorge Osorio has been lauded throughout the world for his superb musicianship, powerful technique, vibrant imagination, and deep passion. He has performed with many of the world's leading ensembles.
Meng-Chieh Liu
A recipient of the 2002 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Meng-Chiech Liu has collaborated with musicians in North America, Europe, and Asia, in addition to working with artists in other disciplines.
He is faculty member of Curtis Institute, New England Conservatory, and Roosevelt University.