Christine Utomo

Recently appointed as the full time Foreign Expert (Associate Professor of Piano) at Chengdu University, I have been serving 15 years at Irama Music Studio, a private music academy, as Artistic Director with key responsibilities that include directing music academic programs, planning and organizing music outreach, thematic concert, piano pedagogy and music educational training seminars, as well as conducting private piano, public masterclasses, music history, music theory and analysis courses.

• Developed piano pedagogy and music pedagogy online course modules at College of Chinese & Asean Arts at Chengdu University.
• Hosted Beethoven's 250th anniversary lectures and recorded performances through Zoom, involving local and overseas artists, piano pedagogue, conductors, and academic faculty members.
• Adjudicators at various national piano competitions, piano examinations
• Lecturers and guest lecturers at events hosted by CCAA at Chengdu University, The Grand Piano Signature, Dr. Johannes Nugroho's online webinars, among others.
• Recorded and published solo performances on my individual youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcDtKGfo_R82BD8xnEWFqqQ

• Tzu Chi Center, Da Ai 15th anniversary concert: 2022
• Bimasena at Hotel Dharmawangsa: 2022
• Virtual "Youtube" pre-recorded solo performances: 2020 - 2022
• Ji Expo Hall, Be Sharp Foundation Concert “Thank You for the Music”, Indonesia: Nov 24th, 2019
• Soehanna Hall, The Grand Signature Piano Heritage Concert Series “1001 Lights,” Duo Recital with violinist Iskandar Widjaja, Indonesia: November 15th, 2019
• The Grand Signature Piano, Duo Recital with violinist Iskandar Widjaja, Indonesia: April 13-14, 2019
• Mdm. Giok Gallery, Duo recital with violinist Iskandar Widjaja: April 12, 2019
• Lions Club Medan Seruni, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no.2 with Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Indonesia: Nov 2018
• Shanghai Cadillac Concert Hall- Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 2 with Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra: performing Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no. 2: Nov 2018
• IC Medan, Indonesia- Guest Performance on Solo Piano Works: 2017
• SMK Charles Wesley Auditorium, Indonesia – Chamber Music Performance with NAFA Wind Ensemble Outreach Concert: 2017
• IC Medan, Indonesia - Bach Piano Concerto in D, BWV 1054 and Chopin Andante Spianato, op. 22: 2016
• Charles Wesley Church, Indonesia – Mozart Piano Concerto in G, K. 453, mvt. I with NAFA Wind Ensemble: 2016.
• Parahyangan Classical Music Festival, Indonesia- Duo Recital with Iskandar Widjaja: 2015
• Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Indonesia- “Musik Membebaskan” featuring Iskandar Widjaja and Christine Utomo: Nov 2014.
• Hoschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Großer Saal, Leipzig- International Bach Competition Round I: 2014
• Soechi Ballroom, Indonesia - Duo Recital with Iskandar Widjaja: 2013
• Titan Center Jakarta, Indonesia - Duo Recital with Iskandar Widjaja: 2012
• Sky Convention Hall, Indonesia - Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto no. 1 with Dubrovnik Symphony Orhcestra: 2011
• Soechi Ballroom, Indonesia - Duo Recital with Iskandar Widjaja: 2011
• Ratusz Hall of Torun, Poland - Tchikovsky Piano Concerto no.1 with Torun Symphony Orchestra
• Teatro Communale di Cassalmaggiore, Italy- Solo Recital: 2010
• Fort Revelin Hall, Dubrovnik - Schumann Piano Concerto with Dubrovnik Symphony Orhcestra
• Rector Palace Dubrovnik - Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 2 with Dubrovnik Symphony Orhcestra
• Concert Tour in Medan, Rantau Prapat, Tebing Tinggi, SIantar, Palembang, Pekan Baru, and Batam - with cellist Tina Guo: Nov 25-Dec 13,
• Balai Sarbini Jakarta - Solo Piano Recital: 2007

Indonesia: Da Ai Night, 2022. https://analisadaily.com/e-paper/2022-08-21/files/assets/basic-html/page6.html

Indonesia: 1001 Lights Concert, 2019. https://m.medcom.id/hiburan/musik/zNAVl4Ab-sensasi-bermeditasi-di-konser-1001-cahaya-iskandar-widjaja

Shanghai: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2 with Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, 2018. http://www.xgh-1982.cn/zuixinxinwen/2018-11-20/2263.html

Weibo Weekly Music Broadcast- 2018. https://card.weibo.com/article/m/show/id/2309404305871420193576

Tribun Medan News - 2018. http://medan.tribunnews.com/2018/11/20/gelar-orchestra-dana-amal-sabrina-apresiasi-hiburan-

berkelas-internasional-lcm-medan-seruni

• Tri Amal Honorary Award (2009)
• Joseph D. Feuerstein Memorial Award, Shandalee Music Festival (2008)
• Tzu Chi Honorary Award (2007)
• Lions Club Honorary Award (2007)
• Museum Rekor Dunia Indonesia Award (Nov 2007)
• University of Southern California Graduate Teaching Award (2004-2007)
• University of Southern California Dean Scholarship Award (1999-2003)
• Honorable Mention, MTNA Young Artist Solo Piano Competition (2003)
• Second Prize, MTAC Piano Concerto Competition (2003)
• University of Southern California Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2002)
• Second Prize, MTAC Piano Concerto Competition (2001)
• First Prize, Yamaha National Piano Competition, Indonesia (1997)
• First Prize, Yamaha Electone Festival, Indonesia (1997)
• First Prize, Yamaha Junior Piano Competition, Indonesia (1993)

• Piano performance study with Norman Krieger, Jenny Sumono, Andrew Wilkinson, Lindawaty Angkasa
• Pianoforte study with Malcolm Bilson
• Piano improvisation and electronic study with Dennis Thurmond and Srilian Putti Leo
• Music theory and composition with Brian Head, Daud Kosasih, Sukmawati
• Early childhood music education study with Gwendolyn McGraw
• Performed in the masterclasses of Philippe Entremont, Bernt Goezke, Andrej Jasinski, Angela Hewitt, Geoffrey Saba, Ilja Scheps, Arie Vardi, Jacques Rouvier, Mikhail Voskressensky, Anton Nel, Tedd Joselson

Prof. Norman Krieger- Piano Faculty at Indiana University, USA

Email: pianopill@aol.com

Prof. Malcolm Bilson - Professor of Emeritus at Cornell University, USA

Email: bilson@cornell.edu

Pianist Christine Utomo has performed in various venues and festivals in the US, Europe, and Indonesia in Shanghai Cadillac Concert Hall, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Concert Hall (Leipzig), Alfred Newman Recital Hall (USA), Fort Revelin Hall (Dubrovnik), Ratusz Hall of Torun (Poland), Soehana Hall, Balai Sarbini, JiExpo Theatre and Convention Hall Jakarta, among others. Her performances were featured live at the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra Weekly Radio Concert, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Summer Festival, International Bach Competition In Leipzig, Holland International Music Sessions, Paderewsi Piano Academy, Parahrayangan Classical Music Festival, Cassalmaggiore Music Festival, Padrewski Piano Academy Festival, among others. She has performed as soloists with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, Torun Symphony Radio Orchestra, and the Singapore NAFA Wind Ensemble.

Further reading at https://christineutomo.wixsite.com/aboutme

• Tzu Chi Center, Da Ai 15th anniversary concert: 2022
• Bimasena at Hotel Dharmawangsa: 2022
• Virtual "Youtube" pre-recorded solo performances: 2020 - 2022
• Ji Expo Hall, Be Sharp Foundation Concert “Thank You for the Music”, Indonesia: Nov 24th, 2019
• Soehanna Hall, The Grand Signature Piano Heritage Concert Series “1001 Lights,” Duo Recital with violinist Iskandar Widjaja, Indonesia: November 15th, 2019
• The Grand Signature Piano, Duo Recital with violinist Iskandar Widjaja, Indonesia: April 13-14, 2019
• Mdm. Giok Gallery, Duo recital with violinist Iskandar Widjaja: April 12, 2019
• Lions Club Medan Seruni, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no.2 with Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Indonesia: Nov 2018
• Shanghai Cadillac Concert Hall- Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 2 with Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra: performing Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no. 2: Nov 2018
• IC Medan, Indonesia- Guest Performance on Solo Piano Works: 2017
• SMK Charles Wesley Auditorium, Indonesia – Chamber Music Performance with NAFA Wind Ensemble Outreach Concert: 2017
• IC Medan, Indonesia - Bach Piano Concerto in D, BWV 1054 and Chopin Andante Spianato, op. 22: 2016
• Charles Wesley Church, Indonesia – Mozart Piano Concerto in G, K. 453, mvt. I with NAFA Wind Ensemble: 2016.
• Parahyangan Classical Music Festival, Indonesia- Duo Recital with Iskandar Widjaja: 2015
• Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Indonesia- “Musik Membebaskan” featuring Iskandar Widjaja and Christine Utomo: Nov 2014.
• Hoschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Großer Saal, Leipzig- International Bach Competition Round I: 2014
• Soechi Ballroom, Indonesia - Duo Recital with Iskandar Widjaja: 2013
• Titan Center Jakarta, Indonesia - Duo Recital with Iskandar Widjaja: 2012
• Sky Convention Hall, Indonesia - Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto no. 1 with Dubrovnik Symphony Orhcestra: 2011
• Soechi Ballroom, Indonesia - Duo Recital with Iskandar Widjaja: 2011
• Ratusz Hall of Torun, Poland - Tchikovsky Piano Concerto no.1 with Torun Symphony Orchestra
• Teatro Communale di Cassalmaggiore, Italy- Solo Recital: 2010
• Fort Revelin Hall, Dubrovnik - Schumann Piano Concerto with Dubrovnik Symphony Orhcestra
• Rector Palace Dubrovnik - Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 2 with Dubrovnik Symphony Orhcestra
• Concert Tour in Medan, Rantau Prapat, Tebing Tinggi, SIantar, Palembang, Pekan Baru, and Batam - with cellist Tina Guo: Nov 25-Dec 13,
• Balai Sarbini Jakarta - Solo Piano Recital: 2007

Indonesia: Da Ai Night, 2022. https://analisadaily.com/e-paper/2022-08-21/files/assets/basic-html/page6.html

Indonesia: 1001 Lights Concert, 2019. https://m.medcom.id/hiburan/musik/zNAVl4Ab-sensasi-bermeditasi-di-konser-1001-cahaya-iskandar-widjaja

Shanghai: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 2 with Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, 2018. http://www.xgh-1982.cn/zuixinxinwen/2018-11-20/2263.html

Weibo Weekly Music Broadcast- 2018. https://card.weibo.com/article/m/show/id/2309404305871420193576

Tribun Medan News - 2018. http://medan.tribunnews.com/2018/11/20/gelar-orchestra-dana-amal-sabrina-apresiasi-hiburan-

berkelas-internasional-lcm-medan-seruni

• Tri Amal Honorary Award (2009)
• Joseph D. Feuerstein Memorial Award, Shandalee Music Festival (2008)
• Tzu Chi Honorary Award (2007)
• Lions Club Honorary Award (2007)
• Museum Rekor Dunia Indonesia Award (Nov 2007)
• University of Southern California Graduate Teaching Award (2004-2007)
• University of Southern California Dean Scholarship Award (1999-2003)
• Honorable Mention, MTNA Young Artist Solo Piano Competition (2003)
• Second Prize, MTAC Piano Concerto Competition (2003)
• University of Southern California Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2002)
• Second Prize, MTAC Piano Concerto Competition (2001)
• First Prize, Yamaha National Piano Competition, Indonesia (1997)
• First Prize, Yamaha Electone Festival, Indonesia (1997)
• First Prize, Yamaha Junior Piano Competition, Indonesia (1993)

• Piano performance study with Norman Krieger, Jenny Sumono, Andrew Wilkinson, Lindawaty Angkasa
• Pianoforte study with Malcolm Bilson
• Piano improvisation and electronic study with Dennis Thurmond and Srilian Putti Leo
• Music theory and composition with Brian Head, Daud Kosasih, Sukmawati
• Early childhood music education study with Gwendolyn McGraw
• Performed in the masterclasses of Philippe Entremont, Bernt Goezke, Andrej Jasinski, Angela Hewitt, Geoffrey Saba, Ilja Scheps, Arie Vardi, Jacques Rouvier, Mikhail Voskressensky, Anton Nel, Tedd Joselson

Prof. Norman Krieger- Piano Faculty at Indiana University, USA

Email: pianopill@aol.com

Prof. Malcolm Bilson - Professor of Emeritus at Cornell University, USA

Email: bilson@cornell.edu

Pianist Christine Utomo has performed in various venues and festivals in the US, Europe, and Indonesia in Shanghai Cadillac Concert Hall, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Concert Hall (Leipzig), Alfred Newman Recital Hall (USA), Fort Revelin Hall (Dubrovnik), Ratusz Hall of Torun (Poland), Soehana Hall, Balai Sarbini, JiExpo Theatre and Convention Hall Jakarta, among others. Her performances were featured live at the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra Weekly Radio Concert, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Summer Festival, International Bach Competition In Leipzig, Holland International Music Sessions, Paderewsi Piano Academy, Parahrayangan Classical Music Festival, Cassalmaggiore Music Festival, Padrewski Piano Academy Festival, among others. She has performed as soloists with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, Torun Symphony Radio Orchestra, and the Singapore NAFA Wind Ensemble.

Further reading at https://christineutomo.wixsite.com/aboutme