Amy Changlu Wu's Chinese Music page!

Amy Changlu Wu
Email:changlu@yahoo.com

Pipa Virtuoso Changlu Wu started her Pipa training at the age of 6, and entered the primary school affiliated to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music at the age of 9. After years of training in primary school and middle school, she attended the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, majoring in Pipa playing, where she was awarded a bachelor's degree in 1990. She then came to the U.S. and started her study in University of Houston School of Music, majoring in Piano.

Ms. Changlu Wu won numerous awards in China. She has represented our country in many diplomatic occasions to perform for foreign leaders visiting China. Those who have enjoyed her beautiful music include former president of the United States, Jimmy Carter. She also played in Isaac Stern's film "From Mao to Mozart". After she started her study in the U.S., she has been invited to perform in many cities, including Florida, San Antonio, Oklahoma, and Houston. Her performance was broadcast live by Houston Public Television.

In 1995, she won the championship in the George Foreman International Musical Talent Showcase. She became the first musician in Chinese music history to win international music competition with Chinese music instrument.

Ms. Changlu Wu loves to teach American young audience the beautiful Chinese music. She
performs in the Young Audience Program in Houston. She teaches Pipa, Zheng, and Piano.
Also she teaches at Chinese Culture Center. She is a very active musician in Houston. She was the President of Houston Chinese Orchestra. For more info, call her at (713)779-9665 or send fax to (713)995-5139.

Ms. Changlu Wu will present a Pipa Concert in Moores Opera Hall in University of Houston on September 5, 1998 at 7:30pm in the evening. The concert is co-sponsored by Moores Music School of University of Houston and Chinese Civic Center. For ticket information, please call Ms. Changlu Wu at (713)779-9665.