Y. S. Liu

Y. S. Liu studied violin under the tutelage of the renowned Prof. Arrigo Foa in Hong Kong. He was a frequent performer on radio and television both as soloist and member of the famed Foa Duo and String Quartet.

Liu was member of the former Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for a number of years during which he appeared on numerous occasions as soloist with the orchestra performing violin concerti ranging from Mozart to Wieniawski. One such noteworthy performance to Liu’s credit is his recording of the “Butterfly Lovers” Violin Concerto which he premiered in Hong Kong in 1969.

Liu was founder and concertmaster of British Columbia Sinfonietta in Vancouver in 1992. He is now Chairman and concertmaster of SAR Philharmonic Orchestra in Hong Kong. In November 2008 he was elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society.

Liu is also Chairman of Jenston Group of companies in Hong Kong and China.