Skip to content

Berlin Native Lu Enriches Brown's Music Department with Storytelling

Lu's courses, like 'Music in China Since 1900', reflect her passion for history and storytelling. She encourages students to weave sound and memory into their work, fostering a diverse and inclusive musical environment.

here we can see one person playing a piano. This is a book.
here we can see one person playing a piano. This is a book.

Berlin Native Lu Enriches Brown's Music Department with Storytelling

Composer and educator Lu, a native of Berlin, has been enriching Brown University's music department since 2015. Her courses, including 'Music in China Since 1900', reflect her passion for history and storytelling.

Lu's journey in music began in her hometown of Berlin. After living in Mainz and other cities, she brought her diverse experiences to Brown. Here, she teaches composition, music theory, and orchestration, connecting with students through her unique approach to music education.

Lu's compositions echo the urban lives she's witnessed. 'Cloud Intimacy', premiered at the Aspekte Festival in Salzburg, mimics mobile phone and social media notification sounds. Her work encourages listeners to hear the world through a curated lens. Recently, she's been incorporating culturally specific sounds and deep listening into her compositions.

In her teaching, Lu values the diverse backgrounds of her students. She encourages them to weave sound and memory into their work, learning from their unique musical interests. She helps them understand the origins of musical works through pitch space, acoustics of overtones, and rhythmic perception.

Lu's commitment to storytelling and deep appreciation for history shape her compositions and teaching at Brown University. Her courses, like 'Music in China Since 1900', reflect her dedication to connecting with students and understanding their expressions.

Read also:

Latest