Taiwanese Flutist Lin Hsiao-Feng Completes U.S. Tour and Performs at World Flute Society Convention
The Taiwanese improvising flutist brought dizi, xiao, Paiwan nose flute and free improvisation to performances and cultural exchanges in Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin.
Taipei, Taiwan -- Taiwanese improvising flutist Lin Hsiao-Feng has completed a U.S. tour featuring performances, lectures and cultural exchanges centered on Taiwanese flute traditions and contemporary improvisation.
Performing with U.S.-based pianist and harpsichordist Hsuan Chang as Cadenza Duo, Lin concluded the tour at the 2026 World Flute Society Annual Convention. Lin became the first Taiwanese flute artist to perform at the convention. Cadenza Duo appeared among the convention’s featured evening performers, while Lin also presented a lecture introducing Taiwan’s Paiwan nose flute tradition to an international community of flutists.
The tour included a free improvisation performance at Rhizome DC, followed by a lecture and musical presentation at JF Books titled “The Sound of an Island: A Journey Through Taiwanese Bamboo Flutes, Nose Flutes, and Cross-Cultural Music.” Cadenza Duo also appeared at the Chinese American Museum DC with “The Resonant Island,” combining performance with an introduction to Taiwan’s diverse flute traditions.
Rather than treating traditional instruments solely as historical artifacts, Lin explores how they can participate in contemporary musical dialogue. His performances incorporate the Chinese dizi and xiao, the Paiwan nose flute and other wind instruments alongside free improvisation and real-time musical interaction.
At the World Flute Society convention, Lin introduced the cultural background and performance practices of the Paiwan nose flute. In the evening concert, Cadenza Duo brought together Taiwanese and East Asian wind instruments with piano and harpsichord, moving between composed material and spontaneous musical dialogue.
The tour continues Lin’s long-term work connecting traditional flute cultures with experimental and cross-cultural practices. As Music Director of Lin’s Culture in Taipei, he curates international improvisation and interdisciplinary arts programs while maintaining an active career as a performer.
Lin was named “World Flutist of the Year” by the World Flute Society for his album Cadenza21 in 2024 and was invited to perform in France as part of the Paris Cultural Olympiad that same year. In 2025, he continued his U.S. activities through a residency at Indiana University, participating in performances and academic and cultural exchanges.
His 2026 U.S. tour extends this international trajectory, bringing Taiwanese flute traditions into dialogue with musicians and audiences abroad while exploring new possibilities for traditional instruments within contemporary performance.
About Lin Hsiao-Feng
Lin Hsiao-Feng is a Taiwanese improvising flutist, curator and Music Director of Lin’s Culture. His work bridges multi-ethnic flute traditions, free improvisation and experimental sound through cross-cultural and interdisciplinary collaboration. He performs on dizi, xiao, nose flutes and other wind instruments, exploring the contemporary possibilities of traditional flute cultures.
Related Links:
Lin Hsiao-Feng Official Website
Performing Arts Review: Lin Hsiao-Feng’s U.S. Tour
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Contact Information:
Lin Hsiao-Feng
Music Director, Lin's Culture
Email: fongdizi@gmail.com
Website: linhsiaofeng.com
Instagram: @fongdizi
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