ASUKA FU
Asuka Fu began her piano studies at the age of 5. Under the guidance of Akiko Hasunuma, she started entering competitions and received numerous awards including 1st prize for the solo and duo divisions of the Southern Youth Music Festival. She moved to New York to continue her studies with Miyoko Lotto at NYU where she received her B.M. and M.A. She currently resides in New York City with her cat Munchkin, where she enjoys a diverse musical career.
Asuka made her Carnegie Hall debut in the summer of 2009 as part of the Artists International Special Presentation Award. In 2003 under the sponsorship of the Municipal Government of Bolivia and the Vice Ministry of Culture, she performed a duo concert with pianist Walter Aparicio. The duo received special recognition from the International Young Men's Club Association and was featured on Channel 21- Gigavision. Other collaborations include a tour in Japan with pianist Susan Svrcek and regular performances with the Kevin Haden Trio which feature contemporary folk/acoustic soul music. In 2007, she captured first prize at the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition.
As an educator, Ms. Fu has been an instructor at NYU and the Noel Pointer Foundation. She currently holds the position of Assistant Director of the New York Youth Symphony’s Chamber Music Program and maintains a private studio in Manhattan.
Asuka made her Carnegie Hall debut in the summer of 2009 as part of the Artists International Special Presentation Award. In 2003 under the sponsorship of the Municipal Government of Bolivia and the Vice Ministry of Culture, she performed a duo concert with pianist Walter Aparicio. The duo received special recognition from the International Young Men's Club Association and was featured on Channel 21- Gigavision. Other collaborations include a tour in Japan with pianist Susan Svrcek and regular performances with the Kevin Haden Trio which feature contemporary folk/acoustic soul music. In 2007, she captured first prize at the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition.
As an educator, Ms. Fu has been an instructor at NYU and the Noel Pointer Foundation. She currently holds the position of Assistant Director of the New York Youth Symphony’s Chamber Music Program and maintains a private studio in Manhattan.