Nathan Liu is a ninth-grade student at University School. He has been studying the piano with Ms. Cynthia Crotty since he was five years old. Nathan has regularly participated in the National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festivals and has received a Superior Rating for nine consecutive years. He has been placed in the “Top Talent Circle” for seven consecutive years at the National Piano Guild Auditions. Nathan won first place at both the 2024 Junior Fortnightly Musical Club of Cleveland Awards Auditions and the 2024 Northeast Ohio Buckeye Auditions, in addition to earning a two-time Grand Prix title at the Stars of the Summer International Piano & Vocal Competition. Nathan was also selected to participate in the “101 Pianists” event, where he performed alongside piano legend Lang Lang.

Nathan has earned the privilege of playing at Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium, as well as in magnificent concert venues in major European cities including London, Paris, Barcelona, and Bonn.