Described as “imaginative and magical”, flutist Terry Lim is a charismatic performer with a colourful tone and brilliant artistry. He received his Bachelor of Music degree with an international soloist, Lorna Mcghee, at the University of British Columbia and completed his Master of Music degree at New York University with a renowned flutist, Bradley Garner.

 

Terry has performed in various music festivals and concert series across North America, including Domaine Forget, Orford, Toronto Summer Music Festival, Banff Centre and Pierre Monteux and graced stages including the Chan Center, Kimmel Center, Carnegie Hall, DiMenna Center, Alice Tully Hall, and Merkin Hall. Terry was the principal flute of the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra and Burnaby Symphony Orchestra as well as a former faculty member at the UBC Summer Music Institute and New York University.

 

As a passionate teacher, Terry offers students a mature, patient approach, emphasizing communication with parents toward an understanding of fundamentals and specific goals. As artistic and executive director of “Project Infinity,” he presents innovative chamber music showcasing young upcoming musicians and composers for whom he has given world premieres of works written specifically for him.