Chien-Kwan Lin (b. 1972, Singapore) has appeared as a soloist and guest artist with the United States Navy Band, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Beijing Symphony, Singapore Symphony, Boston Philharmonic, Sichuan Philharmonic, Thailand Philharmonic, and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

Mr. Lin’s performances have received excellent reviews from critics in New York and Boston. His critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall recital prompted New York Concert Review to describe him as a performer “who has the passion and restraint and beautiful sense of line to take melody where it wants to go, fully and generously.” The Boston Globe has praised his “chops” and described his playing as “polished,” “charismatic,” and “appealing.” His recording of Lei Liang’s Memories of Xiaoxiang for Alto Saxophone & Tape (Mode) was selected for Amazon.com’s “Best 20th/21st Century Classical of 2009.” His recording of Liang’s Xiaoxiang Concerto with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP/sound) was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2015.

Recent appearances by Mr. Lin have included the World Saxophone Congress, North American Saxophone Alliance, Asia Saxophone Congress, Vienna Sax Fest, Atlanta Saxophone Day, and the U.S. Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium. He has presented master classes throughout the United States and internationally at institutions including the Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP), Manuel Castillo Conservatory of Seville (Spain), National Taipei University for the Arts, and Mahidol University (Thailand), as well as at major conservatories and universities throughout China.

Mr. Lin is Professor of Saxophone at the Eastman School of Music, where he is also the founding director of the Eastman Saxophone Project (ESP). He received the 2012–2013 Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching. His students have won more than seventy major national and international prizes, including four first prizes at the North American Saxophone Alliance Competition, four gold medals at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, thirteen first prizes at the Music Teachers National Association Competition, and grand prizes at both the Coleman and Plowman Chamber Music Competitions. His students have also received top prizes at the Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition. Former students hold prominent collegiate teaching positions and perform with premier military bands in Washington, D.C., including “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, the U.S. Navy Band, the West Point Band, and the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Ceremonial and Concert Bands.

Chien-Kwan Lin is an artist and clinician for Selmer and Vandoren. He holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music from the New England Conservatory, as well as a Performer’s Certificate and Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Eastman School of Music. His teachers have included Ken Radnofsky and Ramon Ricker.