Lynn Sue-A-Quan

Guest Artist – Viola

Lynn Sue-A-Quan, a native of Toronto, Canada, is currently serving as a one-year section violist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. She began her musical studies in Toronto at the Taylor Academy for Young Artists of The Royal Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Teng Li. Lynn earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School, studying with Hsin-Yun Huang, Heidi Castleman, and Cynthia Phelps.

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As an orchestral musician, Lynn has performed with numerous leading ensembles, including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and Toronto Symphony Orchestra. An accomplished soloist, she is a prizewinner of several major competitions, including the Canadian Music Competition, and was a concerto competition winner at the Aspen Music Festival. She has appeared as soloist with the Aspen Music Festival Orchestra, Niagara Symphony Orchestra, and other ensembles.

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Lynn has also participated in international festivals, including the Verbier Festival and the Tanglewood Music Center as a fellow. Passionate about sharing music both on and off the concert stage, she is the Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Music Around the Corner, a chamber music series dedicated to bringing world-class performances into community spaces and creating meaningful connections between artists and audiences. Through innovative programming and community engagement, the organization seeks to make classical music more accessible, welcoming, and relevant to diverse audiences.

In addition to her performing and artistic leadership activities, Lynn is a dedicated educator who maintains a private studio, teaching both violin and viola students of all ages and levels.