Hailing from Taiwan, Keng-Yuen Tseng is internationally acclaimed for his artistry, profound interpretations, and unwavering dedication to the Leopold Auer violin tradition. A versatile and charismatic musician, Tseng bridges the worlds of performance and pedagogy, earning global recognition as both a masterful violinist and an inspiring mentor. His musical lineage is further enriched by his mentorship under the legendary violinist Erick Friedman, a direct disciple of the iconic Jascha Heifetz.

Tseng’s illustrious career is marked by numerous top prizes at both national and international competitions. In 1990, he received the prestigious award for the Best Interpretation of a New Composition at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, and in 1993, he was awarded the Silver Medal at the Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition in Belgium. His other honors include top prizes at the North Carolina Symphony Artist Competition, the Washington International String Competition, and many more.

As a soloist and recitalist, Tseng has captivated audiences across the Americas, Europe, and Asia with his expressive performances and technical brilliance. He has collaborated with esteemed orchestras, including the National Orchestra of Belgium, the Noordholland Philharmonic, the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, the Simon Bolivar Orquesta Sinfonica, Suwon Philharmonic in South Korea, Xiamen Philharmonic in China, the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra, the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, the Taipei Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra in Taiwan, to name a few. His artistry has graced world-renowned stages such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the National Concert Hall in Taiwan and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, among others.

In addition to his celebrated performing career, Tseng is a distinguished pedagogue, serving as a violin professor at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. His teaching, rooted in the principles of the Leopold Auer tradition, emphasizes technical efficiency, injury prevention, and artistry. Tseng’s pedagogical approach has nurtured a growing roster of prize-winning students who now hold prominent positions in major orchestras worldwide.

Beyond the classroom, Tseng continues to shape the future of classical music as the Artistic Director of Phoenix Arts Management. He mentors emerging artists, develops innovative projects, and frequently conducts masterclasses, seminars, and workshops around the globe. A sought-after recording artist, his work with Dynamic and SYArts has garnered critical acclaim.

Critics consistently praise Tseng’s performances:

“An active player who thrives on the contact between orchestra and soloist… Tseng also succeeded brilliantly as a recitalist, drawing the audience away from a competition atmosphere.”
— The Strad Magazine

“Here is the real thing: commanding presence, interpretive depth, and a fully conceived musical narrative. Here, musical ideas and performance skills are wedded in the most convincing fashion.” — Fanfare Recording Review