A Macau-born composer, pianist and conductor based in the United States, among the leading figures of contemporary Chinese-American art music. She won the Prix de Rome in 1991 and held a Guggenheim Fellowship; her work appears on the Grammy-winning Hilary Hahn album In 27 Pieces, and she was the Macao Orchestra's Composer-in-Residence from 2008 to 2016.

From a Macau childhood to the Prix de Rome — Lam Bun-Ching writes East and West into contemporary music.

Lam Bun-Ching is a Macau-born composer, pianist and conductor, among the leading figures of contemporary Chinese-American art music.

Profile

  • Chinese Name: 林品晶
  • English Name: Lam Bun-Ching
  • Born: 26 June 1954 (Macau)
  • Domains: Culture · Music
  • Subject type: Composer · Pianist · Conductor

Background

Lam Bun-Ching was born in Macau in 1954 and grew up in the small city. She later studied at the University of California, San Diego, earning a doctorate in composition, and has since been based in the United States, devoting herself to contemporary art music.

Career

I. The Prix de Rome and international recognition

In 1991 Lam won the prestigious Prix de Rome and went on to hold a Guggenheim Fellowship and other honours. Her work, blending Eastern and Western musical languages, holds a place in international contemporary music; one of her pieces appears on violinist Hilary Hahn's Grammy-winning album In 27 Pieces.

II. Giving back to her home city

From 2008 to 2016 Lam served as the Macao Orchestra's Composer-in-Residence, bringing contemporary composition back to her home city and fostering exchange between Macau and the international contemporary-music world.

Key Achievements

  • Prix de Rome, 1991
  • Guggenheim Fellow
  • Work featured on the Grammy-winning album In 27 Pieces (Hilary Hahn)
  • Macao Orchestra Composer-in-Residence, 2008–2016

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