Ryan Wang

Ryan Wang is a Canadian pianist considered to be a child prodigy. He first studied under the direction of Miss Fafan Xiao and in 2014 switched to Prof. Lee Kum Sing.He now lives in west Vancouver, canada[1][2][3]

Concerts

He has successfully held concerts at Fazioli Concert Hall in Italy and Kay Meek theatre in West Vancouver at the age of 5. Also, he was invited to perform in the Ellen Show,[4] CBC Music,[5] and Yundi Li 2014 New Year Concert in Beijing, China. He has also been attending the Caslmaggiore International Music Festival since 2015.

In 2014, Ryan was the First Place and Scholarship winner in the 6–10 years old category in both AADGT and American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competitions and was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in March. In November 2014, Ryan was invited to perform as part of the cultural component of Canada’s participation in the APEC Summit in Beijing, China.[6] He has participated in fundraising concerts to support causes such as the Sarah McLachlan School of Music,[7] BC Children’s hospital and needy elementary schools in China.

Awards

In 2013, Ryan was awarded the First Place and Judges’ Distinction in American Protégé International Music Talent Competition and was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall at the age of five.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Child Prodigy Ryan Wang Headed To Carnegie Hall At Only Five Years Old (VIDEO)". 13 March 2013 – via Huff Post.
  2. ↑ AM, Elisabeth Braw On 9/6/14 at 7:18 (6 September 2014). "Musical Prodigies Find Plenty of Youthful Company". Newsweek.
  3. ↑ "Move over, Mozart: Child prodigies v real artistry". 2 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Barrett, ,Jessica. "West Vancouver piano prodigy charms Ellen (with video)".
  5. ↑ Strombo.com. "This 5-Year-Old Piano Whiz From Vancouver Is About To Play New York's Carnegie Hall". George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight.
  6. ↑ "The Glenn Gould Foundation Presentation of Young Canadian Artists at APEC Summit in Beijing - The Glenn Gould Foundation". www.glenngould.ca. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  7. ↑ Heatherington, Reyhana (28 May 2013). "Pint-sized B.C. piano prodigy performs on Ellen". Retrieved 29 June 2017.



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