Behind the Music

Indonesian-born pianist, composer, and producer Lifia Teguh captivates audiences with her inventive fusion of genres, intertwining traditional Indonesian sounds with blues, classical, and pop music. Known for her originality, Lifia’s work has garnered international attention. Her piano quartet, Liber Dangdut, was featured at the College Music Society's National Conference in New York and the Pacific Northwest Conference, celebrating her artistry on an international platform.

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This winter, she is a Musician in Residence at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Recent highlights include performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major with the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra. appearing on All Classical Portland Radio’s "Thursday @ Three" series (USA). As a featured composer in Fear No Music’s Locally Sourced Sounds VII, she captivated audiences with “Imagine Indonesia,” a piece that reimagines piano sounds to mimic traditional Indonesian instruments like the gamelan and rindik as well as capturing the traditional kecak dance of Bali.

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Having recently graduated in Music Technology and Digital Media from the University of Toronto, Lifia also holds Master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano from Portland State University, USA. With past teaching and/or coaching roles at the University of Toronto, Portland State University, and Linfield University, she weaves these passions of performing, teaching, and producing into her multi genre music. Her work continues to cross borders, connecting cultures and resonating deeply with listeners worldwide.

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