Congyu Wang Explained

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Congyu Wang
Native Name:王聪瑀
Native Name Lang:Chinese
Birth Name:Wang Congyu
Birth Date:7 January 1992
Birth Place:Singapore
Genre:Classical music
Occupation:Pianist
Instrument:Piano
Years Active:2012 - present

Congyu Wang (Chinese: 王聪瑀} (born 7 January 1992) is a Singaporean concert pianist based in Réunion, France.[1] He is also the founder and artistic director of Piano Island Festival and Piano Concerto Festival.[2] [3] In 2022, Wang achieved the distinction of becoming a Steinway Artist.[4]

Early life

Wang was born in 1992, in Singapore. He began playing piano at the age of three.[5] He attended Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, where he studied with French pianists Jean-Marc Luisada and Odile Catelin-Delangle.[6] Later, he attended the Schola Cantorum de Paris where he studied with Gabriel Tacchino.[7]

Career

By the time Wang turned 18, he had participated in several international piano competitions in cities such as Berlin, Bordeaux, Vulaines Sur Seine, Lagny Sur Marne, Merignac, Paris and Slovenia. In the competitions held in Berlin and Bordeaux, he emerged victorious and received the Grand Prizes.[8]

In 2015, Wang released his debut album, Charme, a collection of piano works by French composer Francis Poulenc. The album was released on KNS Classical and received positive reviews from multiple news outlets including Today.[9] [10] In 2018, he released his second album, Reflets dedicated to Claude Debussy on the centennial of the French composer's death.[11]

Given that Wang has pursued the majority of his musical education in France, he exhibits a strong inclination towards French composers and classical musical genres.[12] With a repertoire comprising nearly 30 piano concertos, Wang has extensively studied the complete solo piano works of Frédéric Chopin and Francis Poulenc. Consequently, he has performed in over 800 recitals globally and has shared the stage with numerous renowned musicians including such as Romain Leleu, Agnes Kallay, Giancarlo de Lorenzo, Elena Xanthoudakis, Grigor Palikarov, Quatour Arsis etc.[13] In December 2023, Wang published his autobiography, The Wandering Pianist which reached the bestseller status on Amazon.[14]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liang . Chang Tou . Soul-stirring kaleidoscope of colours and contrasts . www.straitstimes.com . . 14 May 2024 . 6 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Liang . Chang Tou . Crowd-pleasing pianists thrill audiences at trio of French piano recitals . www.straitstimes.com . . 13 May 2024 . 17 October 2022.
  3. Web site: Ho . Olivia . Pianist spends $80,000 on new piano festival . www.straitstimes.com . . 14 May 2024 . 9 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Ling . Shannon . Singaporean pianist Wang Congyu attains the title of Steinway Artist . www.straitstimes.com . . 13 May 2024 . 27 June 2022.
  5. Web site: Annonay . Auriana . Concert de virtuoses à l'amphithéâtre bioclimatique . www.lequotidien.re . Le Quotidien de La Réunion . 13 May 2024 . fr . 25 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Congyu Wang, un jeune pianiste lumineux . www.leberry.fr . Le Berry républicain . 13 May 2024 . fr . 28 March 2012.
  7. Web site: Liang . Chang Toh . Charming recital of French music . www.straitstimes.com . . 14 May 2024 . 19 January 2016.
  8. Web site: Concert de piano : Congyu Wang le15 février au Caudan Arts Centre . www.lemauricien.com . . 13 May 2024 . fr . 23 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Toh . Christopher . Pianist Wang Congyu on what it means to be a young classical musician in today's world . www.todayonline.com . . 13 May 2024 . 21 December 2015.
  10. Web site: Liang . Chang Tou. Hot Tracks: New albums by Tony Bennett, Nicholas McCarthy, Congyu Wang and Bizjak Piano Duo . www.straitstimes.com . . 14 May 2024 . 11 February 2016.
  11. Web site: Reflets With Young Steinway Artist Congyu Wang . www.steinway-gallery.com.sg . . 14 May 2024 . 30 June 2019.
  12. Web site: Liang . Chang Tou . Paris-trained pianist Wang Congyu affected by attacks but still turns in charming recital . www.straitstimes.com . . 14 May 2024 . 19 January 2016.
  13. Web site: Toh . Christopher . The right notes: Growing an appreciation among the young for classical music . www.todayonline.com . . 14 May 2024 . 19 March 2016.
  14. Web site: Fredrickson . Samuel . An Intense Conversation With Talented Pianist Congyu Wang About His Book And Much More! . www.planetsinger.net . Planet Singer Magazine . 20 May 2024 . 29 December 2023.

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