Yingting Liu, a composer from Hunan, China, studied at the China Conservatory of Music as an undergraduate who achieved top honors upon admission to the Central Conservatory of Music for her master’s degree. Liu’s creative journey is centered around exploring the harmonious blend of Chinese Taoism and Jesa culture with contemporary music, and her works are deeply rooted in religious music culture. She is currently pursing a PhD from the University of Missouri.

Liu has won numerous awards in international music competitions, including the 10th Rivers Awards Composition Competition (RACC), the 17th Sun River Prize (ISCM) New Music Competition, the 4th New Music Generation International Composition Competition, the 2nd Ise-Shima International Composition Competition, and a finalist in the 2nd Luciano Berio International Composition Competition. In addition, Liu actively engages in various music festivals and master classes, such as the Missouri International Composers Festival, Sävellysmestarikurssi, Avanti! Summer Sounds festival, International Composition Masterclass Stefano Gervasoni, and Darmstadt Summer Course.