劉士堉
畢業於美國紐約伊斯曼音樂院研究所(Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester)。現任教於臺灣藝術大學音樂學系，擔任臺灣國際吉他藝術節藝術總監，法國吉他絃Savarez臺灣地區品牌代言人。
1993年以第一名成績進入臺灣藝術專科學校音樂科(現臺灣藝術大學音樂學系)，在校成績優異，並獲選以吉他協奏曲與管弦樂團公演。1999年獲得獎學金，進入紐約伊斯曼音樂院研究所。學成歸國後，接任「臺北創世紀室內暨吉他樂團」音樂總監。2008年為臺灣電影「冏男孩」擔任主題曲配樂之吉他獨奏錄音。至今發行八張錄音專輯，其中2010年出版的「夜間咖啡館」，入圍臺灣MUSIK音樂雜誌年度最佳臺灣唱片。
劉士堉除了從事獨奏及室內樂演出外，亦於廣播電台主持「六絃之音」節目至今(Since 2009)，並入圍2014年第49屆廣播金鐘獎「非流行音樂-最佳節目獎」，對臺灣古典吉他的推廣不遺餘力。近年多次受邀於德國、法國、荷蘭、葡萄牙、匈牙利、奧地利、義大利、阿根廷、以色列、斯洛維尼亞...等地，擔任獨奏會演出、國際大賽評審，及大師班指導。
得獎紀錄
1996年榮獲臺灣區音樂比賽古典吉他第一名。
1996年參加臺灣藝術專科學校協奏曲比賽，獲選與管弦樂團合作演出。
2002年榮獲臺灣吉他大賽重奏組第一名，及獨奏組第二名。
2003年榮獲義大利賽門.薩瑪索國際吉他大賽銀牌。
2003年榮獲希臘賀摩波利斯國際吉他大賽銀牌。
2003年獲選第三十三屆臺灣藝術大學傑出校友。
2005年榮獲捷克布諾國際吉他大賽優勝。
近年重要受邀
8th Heinsberg International Guitar Festival/Competition, Germany(2019)
21st Rust International Guitar Festival/Competition, Austria (2019)
20th Szeged International Guitar Festival/Competition, Hungary(2019)
23rd Festival la Guitarras del Mundo, Argentina (2017)
7th Nordhorn International Guitar Festival/Competition, Germany(2017)
14th Seckau International Guitar Festival, Austria (2015)
4th Postojna International Guitar Festival, Slovenia (2015)
Shih-yu Liu (Jimmy Liu)
Shih-yu Liu was born in Taiwan. He obtained his Master’s degree from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, and has trained with well-known guitarists including maestro Shin-ichi Fukuda, Pro.Nicolas Goluses...
In 1993, Shih-yu Liu entered the Taiwan National University of Arts with the best entry exam results, majoring in classical guitar.Excelling at this guitar training, Shih-yu often represented the university in music events, and was chosen to perform a guitar concerto with the university’s orchestra. In 1997, Shih-yu graduated first in his class, and in 1999 received a scholarship to enter the Eastman School of Music. During his time at the school, Shih-yu participated in many chamber music performances, receiving acclaim from teachers and audiences.
After completing his studies in the USA, Shih-yu returned to Taiwan and became the music director of the Genesis Guitar Chamber Orchestra. In addition to recitals and ensembles, Shih-yu is often invited to perform together with a variety of orchestras and presents the radio program “Sound of The Guitar,” which was nominated in "49th Taiwan National Radio Award(Gold Bell Award)" in 2014. In 2008, he recorded guitar solo used in the Taiwanese movie “Orz Boys”.
Shih-yu was invited to play concert in many countries including Argentina, Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Italy,Macedonia, Slovenia..., and currently teaches at the Taiwan National University of Arts, and is also the artistic director of "Taiwan International Guitar Festival & Competition", since 2012.
Awards
2nd place in the "1994 Sainz de la Maza Guitar Competition."
1st place in the "1996 National Taiwan Guitar Competition.", Recipient of the "1996 NTAA Concerto Contest Award."
1st place in "2002 Taiwan Guitar Duo Contest," and 2nd place in "2002 Taiwan Guitar Solo Contest."
2nd place in "2003 Concorso Chitarristico Internazionale, Italy."
2nd place in "2003 Hermoupolis International Guitar Competition, Greece."
Honored with "2003 NTAA Outstanding Alumnus Award."
2nd place in "2004 Volos International Guitar Composition Competition (Guitar Chamber Music Category), Greece."
Honorable mention in "2005 Brno International Guitar Competition, Czech Republic."
Discography
“The Blue Amazon”, Guitar Solo CD
“El Mariachi”, Guitar Duo CD
“Jungle Fever”, Guitar Duo CD
“La Foule”, Guitar Duo CD
“Latino”, Guitar Duo CD
“Music Journey”, CD for Soprano and Guitar
“Le Cafe de Nuit”, CD for Flute and Guitar
