Internationally known pianist Yin Shi has been prizewinners of many competitions, including Penson Young Artist Award (1993), Fort Wayne Young Artist Competition (1994), and Irene Tintner International Competition (1995). He has appeared in concert through out the United States as well as in China, Japan, Brazil and Germany. As a graduate from the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, he was featured soloist at the opening concert celebrating his Alma Mata's 40th anniversary. Mr. Shi also holds graduate degrees from the University of Notre Dame and the Rochester Institute of Technology.