Born in 1939 into a family of wealthy merchants and music enthusiasts in Tianjin, Liu started playing the piano at the age of three.
He is an outstanding composer, a distinguished arts educator and also a pioneer in US-China cultural exchange.
"I have received numerous awards in the past, but this award holds a profound meaning for me and has made me feel particularly honoured," said Liu in his acceptance speech at a ceremony presented by the Chinese American Arts Council . Chinese Consul General in New York, Huang Ping, who jointly presented the award to Liu with Alan Chow, the CAAC founder and director, highlighted how Liu's artistic achievements serve as a bridge of friendship between different cultures.
Established in 1981, the Most Outstanding Asian Artist Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the most significant honours in the United States dedicated to recognising excellence in the Asian arts community. – Xinhua
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