Young Guitar Virtuoso from Taiwan, China
Master of Guitar Performance, University of Alicante, Spain
National Taiwan University of Arts
Liu Xuanlian, born in Taipei, Taiwan, graduated from the National Taiwan University of Arts (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) and earned his Master’s in Guitar Performance from the Óscar Esplá Conservatory in Alicante, Spain. Under the tutelage of Fang Ming-Chien, Li Zhen-Sheng, and Ignacio Rodes, he specialized in early Romantic-era music and Spanish guitar repertoire. His exceptional artistry and profound academic background have led to collaborations with major orchestras and performances in prestigious concert halls worldwide.
Performance Highlights
2024:
·Appointed as Professor of Classical Guitar at Tainan University of Technology and Applied Sciences.
·Invited as guest performer for Zhang Zhiyang’s tour, conducting masterclasses and concerts in Zhengzhou, Luoyang, and Xinxiang (China).
·Solo recital at Alicante Cultural Center, performing “Sonata del Tiempo” by Óscar Esplá (renowned Spanish composer).
2023:
·Performed “Concierto de Aranjuez” with the Taiwan University of Arts Symphony Orchestra.
2022:
·Solo concert at ADDA Auditorio de Música de Alicante (Spain).
2020:
·Collaborated with the NTNU Symphony Orchestra at Taiwan’s National Concert Hall, performing “West Side Story.”
2018:
·Academic recital with the Chinese Orchestra at Fuzhou Hall.
Academic Research
2024:
·Master’s thesis: “Transcription of Fernando Sor’s Funeral March on the Death of H.M. Emperor Alexander.”
2023:
·Master’s thesis: “The Research of Performance Practice of Fernando Sor’s Op. 29.”
Artistic Style
Specializing in Romantic and Spanish guitar traditions, Liu Xuanlian combines technical precision with lyrical expressiveness, earning acclaim for his interpretations of Sor, Tárrega, and Esplá.
“A bridge between Eastern and Western guitar traditions—his performances resonate with scholarly depth and emotive brilliance.”