Hsin-Wei Tsai is a pianist and educator currently on the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music, where she teaches Keyboard Studies and Secondary Piano. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance from the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna and a Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano and Chamber Music from Temple University.
An active performer, Hsin-Wei has collaborated with musicians across various ensembles and regularly appears in chamber music concerts throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. She serves as a collaborative pianist for the PMAY Artists’ Initiative and was a planner and performer for the Taiwanese American Conference East Coast memorial concert. Her diverse performance experience includes solo appearances, chamber music, opera coaching, and premieres of contemporary works, such as En Sof by Austrian composer Daniel Oliver Moser. She has also
performed at notable events, including the opening ceremony of the Kaohsiung Museum and
music salons at the National Taichung Theater.
As an educator, Hsin-Wei has taught in music schools in Vienna, Taiwan, and Philadelphia,
sharing her passion for piano with students of all levels. During her time in Taiwan, she
specialized in preparing students for university entrance exams in piano performance, helping
them develop strong technical and musical skills to succeed in competitive auditions. Her
teaching philosophy is shaped by her extensive training with renowned teachers such as Dr.
Charles Abramovic, Dr. Sara Davis Buechner, Lambert Orkis, Claus-Christian Schuster, and
Johannes Kropfitsch.
Based in Philadelphia since 2022, she actively contributes to the city’s vibrant musical scene
through both performance and teaching, bringing her international experience and artistic insight
to students and audiences alike.
