Linus Lau is a film composer, keyboardist and filmmaker based in

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. In 2000, he penned the music to a one-act opera titled ''The Release'', with writer Daniel G. Lee. The opera was picked up for distribution by The Franchesa Group. A composer of art song, he has collaborated with a variety of notable poets, including

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, and

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. In 2009, he was the touring keyboardist for the

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. In 2004, he directed a musical film titled ''

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/ref> He is a film/music instructor at several schools in the Los Angeles area, including

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and

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External links

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"Art Thief Musical!" official website
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