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Selected Live Performances
Using prepared piano techniques to emulate a Balinese traditional gamelan, Bali also invites the audience to actively participate through rhythmic kecak chanting.
A virtuosic performance of Debussy’s Jardins sous la pluie, showcasing the classical technique and impressionistic artistry that inspires Lifia's original fusion works.
Showcasing virtuosity and brilliance of Ravel as the soloist for the vibrant Piano Concerto in G Major with the Corvallis-OSU Symphony (USA).
Audio Visual Performances
Performing "Passages" for piano, visual, and movement (ft. Andrew Li) at Rolston Hall, Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity
Imagine Indonesia: Prepared Piano & Audio-Reactive Visuals
Banff Center for the Arts and Creativity Open Studio (excerpt)
Impressionism meets digital visual art: Lifia Teguh performs Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major live with the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra, featuring immersive audio-reactive visuals (excerpt).
Discography
Solo
Prepared with wooden fans and Ngremo bells, Javanese Dance reimagines the piano as a gamelan, contrasting East Java’s vibrant energy with Central Java’s royal court grace.
Lifia & Friends
A playful, cross-genre celebration of the traditional Javanese folk tune Gundul Gundul Pacul, seamlessly combining classical, jazz, and pop.
A playful, cross-genre celebration of the traditional Javanese folk tune Gundul Gundul Pacul, seamlessly combining classical, jazz, and pop.
Shattering cultural stereotypes, Liber Dangdut elevates Indonesia's vibrant, working-class dance music to the classical stage in a high-energy fusion of pop, jazz, and traditional rhythms.
Drawing on her Indonesian Christian upbringing, this reflective movement cushions soaring, improvisational piano within shimmering gamelan and angklung textures to chart an intimate journey of vulnerability and restoration.
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Javanese Dance
Watch Lifia transform the piano into a gamelan by gently placing Ngremo bells, wooden fans, and everyday objects on the strings to create striking resonances.
INDspire
Inspiration from Indonesia
(Album)
Lifia's album bridges the rich, traditional heritage of Indonesian folk styles and tunes with classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary fusion.
A vibrant fusion of tango and Indonesian dangdut, 'Fiesta' is an interactive, minor-key anthem celebrating unexpected triumphs through crowd-chanting.
Bio
Short Bio
Lifia delivers immersive, genre-defying experiences that break down the traditional barriers between stage and audience. Driven by a passion for "unity in diversity," Lifia crafts highly interactive live shows that invite you to step into the music and participate firsthand.
Medium Bio
Short Bio
Lifia Teguh is a multidisciplinary pianist, composer, and music technologist whose work bridges Western classical rigor, Indonesian heritage, and contemporary digital media. A Banff Musician in Residence and current Small World Music Incubator artist, Teguh has performed as a featured soloist with the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra and premiered original works at the College Music Society National Conference.
Passionate about championing "unity in diversity," she actively breaks down the barrier between stage and audience, crafting interactive performances that invite listeners to participate through traditional instruments like the angklung and percussive kecak rhythms. Holding Master's degrees from Portland State University and the University of Toronto, Teguh consistently delivers immersive, genre-defying musical experiences.
Full Bio
Lifia Teguh is a multidisciplinary artist at the forefront of classical-contemporary music, celebrated for bridging the gap between traditional concert halls and digital media. A Banff Musician in Residence and frequent guest on USA's All Classical Portland Radio, her compelling practice seamlessly weaves Indonesian heritage and Western classical rigor with the vibrant spontaneity of jazz and pop.
Teguh’s brilliant artistry balances technical command with profound emotional depth. Highlighting her dual career as a pianist and composer, she has performed as a soloist for Ravel’s Piano Concerto with the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra and premiered her acclaimed piano quartet, Liber Dangdut, at the College Music Society National Conference in New York.
Her versatile practice is backed by Master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano from Portland State University, and a Master of Music in Music Technology and Digital Media from the University of Toronto. Teguh consistently crafts immersive, genre-defying experiences.
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Notable Performances & Fellowships
(In the) Media
"...intriguing..." The Oregonian
."..a Wonderful Piano Concert..." Times Indonesia
Featured on Voice of America
Featured on All Classical Portland Radio (USA) Thursday @ Three
Workshop
Interactive Angklung
Experience the joy of communal music-making in a hands-on, interactive workshop featuring the Angklung—a UNESCO World Heritage instrument from West Java.
Designed with flexibility in mind, these engaging sessions can be tailored from 20 minutes to 2 hours to perfectly accommodate either intimate groups or massive crowds.