Fiona Wu

Born in Fountain Valley, California, Fiona Wu is an accomplished pianist currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, studying under Professor Angela Cheng. She also minors in Computer Science, integrating her musical artistry with technological exploration. Recently, she was accepted into the Master’s program at Juilliard, where she will continue honing her craft at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions.

A decorated performer, Fiona has earned numerous accolades in national and international competitions. At just nine years old, she secured three First Prize trophies at the Asian Piano Open Competition in Hong Kong, and won the second prize in Japan Classical Music Competition in Tokyo. Her achievements further include Second Prize at the Peter Takács Beethoven Competition, First Prize at the International Art and Music Festival Piano Competition, and Third Prize at the Osaka International Music Competition.

Fiona has graced the stages of esteemed music festivals, including the Sejong International Music Festival, Lee University Piano Festival, Enlightenment Summer Music Festival, Rebecca Penneys Piano Festival, and the Chicago International Music Competition and Festival. She gave her debut solo recital at the age of twelve, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey as a performer.

Beyond her musical accolades, Fiona is a passionate advocate for music education. From 2018 to 2021, she served as the Global and Regional Director of the Back to Back Project, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing classical music to underprivileged schoolchildren and promoting music education in Taiwan. Through her artistry and leadership, Fiona continues to inspire and uplift others, leaving a lasting impact both on and off the stage.