Faculty Recital: Tina Qu and Her Friends

This performance features violinist Tina Chang Qu, cellist Patrick Owen, and pianist TJ Lymenstull.

A graduate of The Juilliard School, violinist Tina Chang Qu currently serves as Instructor of Violin at Interlochen Arts Academy. As a soloist, Qu has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of China, the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra, and the American Youth Symphony, among others. She has also toured as a chamber musician in the United States and Europe; made frequent guest appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and served as a member of the violin section of the Los Angeles Opera.

Versatile cellist Patrick Owen, D.M.A. remains in-demand as a recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. A passionate performer of chamber music, Owen served as the cellist of the Portland String Quartet from 2016 to 2018 and was a founding member of the Ellipsis Trio. He is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School, and Boston University.

A decorated teacher, performer, and scholar, TJ Lymenstull, D.M.A. maintains a busy schedule of master classes, performances, and adjudication engagements at conservatories around the world. As a performer, Lymenstull has concertized in the United States, Europe, and Asia and has appeared with the Kronos Quartet and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. A dedicated teacher, Lymenstull is currently Instructor of Piano at Interlochen Arts Academy, where he has built a vibrant international studio. Lymenstull has also researched, performed, recorded, and lectured on piano music from the People’s Republic of China.