About
Farah Wu is a Singaporean violinist, pianist and conductor known for her versatility and authenticity. She holds a Master of Music degree in Performance & Literature from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Bachelor of Music (Hons) from the Royal College of Music. Before her international studies, she trained under Marietta Ku (violin) and Timothy Ku, Paul Liang, and Alice Yap (piano). She is currently based in Singapore as Co-founder and Faculty at Voyage Music while performing regularly with local groups such as re:Sound Collective, Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra, and Tarenna Collective.
Farah’s artistry is shaped by her passion for diverse musical styles, commitment to accessibility, and innovative programming. She actively explores contemporary and lesser-known works, having collaborated on projects such as FestivALL (2021) and Metamorphosis (2024). In 2023, she organized Musical Movements, an interdisciplinary concert for children that explored the relationship between music and movement through dance, theatrics, animation, and play. Her musical interests also extend to the Baroque, leading her to study baroque violin with leading experts at the 2024 Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute.
Farah has distinguished herself in competitions, placing Third in Krannert Debut Artist 2025 and Second at Happy Music Festival 2021 (Senior). As an active orchestral musician, Farah is Section First Violinist and Acting Principal Second Violinist with the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and has held leadership roles in the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra.
Beyond performance, Farah is a dedicated educator, teaching violin, piano, and music theory to students of all levels in Singapore and London. She also served as the conductor for Nanyang Primary String Ensemble (Junior) from 2022 to 2023.
Farah continues to push artistic boundaries through performance, education, and creative exploration. Whether premiering contemporary works, delving into historical performance practices, or mentoring young musicians, she is dedicated to making music accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. With a deep passion for storytelling through sound, she strives to inspire and connect with listeners across genres and generations.
Timeline & Achievements
Master of Music (MMus)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States
Violin Professors: Dr. Salley Koo, Megan Freivogel
Conducting Professors: Dr. Kimberly Fleming, Dr. Carolyn Watson
Recipient of Graduate Tuition Scholarship & Conference Presentation Award
Krannert Debut Artist Competition
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, United States
Third Prize-winner
Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival
Burlington, United States
- Violin Professors: Julia Glenn, Wendy Sharp
- Chamber Coaches: Alison Wells, Brooks Whitehouse
Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute
Toronto, Canada
Baroque violin masterclasses with Patricia Ahern, Johanna Novom, Cristina Zacharias, Christopher Verrette and Julia Wedman.
Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra
Champaign, United States
Principal Second Violinist, Section First Violinist
Bachelor of Music (Hons)
Royal College of Music, United Kingdom
Violin Professors: Michal Cwizewicz, Itzhak Rashkovsky, Berent Korfker
Piano Professor: Kathron Sturrock
Conducting Professor: Natalia Luis-Bassa
Recipient of RCM Musicians' Grant Fund
Happy Music Festival
Singapore
Second Prize-winner, Violin Classical Senior Category
Alion Baltic Festival
Riga, Latvia
Violin Masterclasses: Pierre Amoyal, Krzysztof Wegrezyn, Albert Markov
LRSM in Violin Performance
Teacher: Marietta Ku
LRSM in Piano Performance
Teacher: Timothy Ku
Beginning of Violin Lessons
Teacher: Eric Lee
Beginning of Piano Lessons
Teachers: Alice Yap, Paul Liang
Let's work together!
Lesson enquiries, event hire enquiries, concert engagements and artistic collaborations are welcome!