Lina Bahn is a violinist who has a keen interest in collaborative and innovative repertoire. She has been called "brilliant" and "lyrical" by the Washington Post, and is a highly acclaimed performer of new music and is established as a versatile player of many styles. From 1998-2010, Lina Bahn was a member of the award-winning Corigliano Quartet, which held position as part-time lecturers on the faculty of Indiana University, and residencies at the Juilliard School and Dickinson College. In Washington, D.C., Dr. Bahn is the Executive Director and violinist with the VERGE Ensemble, the resident ensemble of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. As a soloist, she has appeared with the Chicago Chamber Orchestra, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, La Orquesta Sinfonica de la Serena (Chile), and the Malaysian National Symphony Orchestra. She has taught masterclasses throughout the world including those at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in Singapore, the Sydney Conservatory, Hong Kong University, Renmin University (Beijing), the Curtis Institute of Music, the University of Wisconsin, Utah University, and the University of California/Berkeley, among others.