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'''Ryan Wang''' is a Canadian ].<ref name="FondationlouisvuittonNew">{{cite web|url=https://www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/en/events/new-piano-generation-ryan-wang|title=Piano nouvelle génération: Ryan Wang|website=Fondation Louis Vuitton|accessdate=2024-10-27}}</ref> He has performed at ] and was featured on '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-05-28 |title=WATCH: 5-Year-Old Child Prodigy Is Completely Adorable |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ryan-wang-ellen-piano-video_n_3347946 |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref>
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'''Ryan Wang''', from West Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Ryan started playing piano at the age of 4 with Ms. Fafan Xiao. Ryan has competed and achieved honors and scholarships in numerous Canadian piano competitions. 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. Ryan Wang 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, CBC Music, and Yundi Li 2014 New Year Concert in Beijing, China. 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. Ryan has been participated many fundraising concerts to support Sarah McLachlan School of Music, BC Children’s hospital and needy elementary schools in China. Also, Ryan performs regularly in the senior homes in Great Vancouver area.


== Early life and education ==
Aside from music, Ryan is a big fan of sports. He loves swimming, skiing, badminton, Taekwondo and hockey. Ryan also enjoys reading and traveling.
Ryan Wang is from ]<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=2013-03-18|title=5-year-old B.C. piano prodigy gets Carnegie Hall debut|language=en-US|work=CBC|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/5-year-old-b-c-piano-prodigy-gets-carnegie-hall-debut-1.1385315|access-date=2020-11-07}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Kaur|first=Gurveen|date=2017-06-23|title=Michael Jackson's songs help child become piano prodigy|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/piano-prodigy-dreams-of-being-a-film-star|access-date=2020-11-07|website=The Straits Times|language=en}}</ref> and started playing piano at the age of four with Ms. Fafan Xiao.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2013-06-05 |title=Young piano prodigies set WV concert date |url=https://www.nsnews.com/in-the-community/young-piano-prodigies-set-wv-concert-date-2920655 |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=North Shore News |language=en}}</ref> From 2013, he studied with Professor Lee Kum Sing and Dr. Sunsung Kong.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Wang - Steinway & Sons |url=https://www.steinway.com/artists/ryan-wang |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=www.steinway.com |language=en}}</ref> He was awarded a music scholarship to ] in UK at the age of 13.<ref name="Etoncollege">{{cite web|url=https://www.etoncollege.com/news-and-diary/school-news/etonian-ryan-wang-wins-bbc-young-musician-2024/|title=Etonian Ryan Wang Wins BBC Young Musician 2024|website=Eton College|accessdate=2024-10-28}}</ref>

==Career==
Wang was only five years old in 2013 when he performed his first solo recital at ]. He was selected for the performance as part of the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition and played ''Variations on a Russian Theme''.<ref name=":0" /> He came second in the competition.<ref name=":2" /> Shortly after his performance at Carnegie Hall, Wang appeared on '']'' where he again performed ''Variations on a Russian Theme''.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Heatherington|first=Reyhana|date=2013-05-28|title=Pint-sized B.C. piano prodigy performs on Ellen|url=https://bc.ctvnews.ca/pint-sized-b-c-piano-prodigy-performs-on-ellen-1.1300766|access-date=2020-11-07|website=CTV British Columbia|language=en}}</ref> Wang has played with the ]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-02-20|title=Piano prodigy featured in Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra concert in Burnaby|url=http://www.burnabynow.com/entertainment/piano-prodigy-featured-in-vancouver-metropolitan-orchestra-concert-in-burnaby-1.23175850|access-date=2020-11-07|website=Burnaby Now}}</ref> and the ]<ref name=":3" /> and performed at the ] and Italy's Fazioli Hall.<ref name=":2" />

==Awards==
Among his awards are the wins in the 2019 Seattle International Piano Competition,{{cn|date=October 2024}} 2019 Edith Lando Gifted Youth Competition,{{cn|date=October 2024}} 2021 Young Euregio Piano Award Competition,{{cn|date=October 2024}} 2021 Gustav Mahler Piano Competition,{{cn|date=October 2024}} the 29th ] for Youth in Szafarnia Poland,{{cn|date=October 2024}} 2022 Chicago International Music Competition,{{cn|date=October 2024}} 2022 Paderewski International Piano Competition{{cn|date=October 2024}} and the 2022 International Piano Competition ‘SAMSON FRANCOIS’.{{cn|date=October 2024}} From 2015 to 2019, Wang participated in the Casalmaggiore International Music Festival in Italy where he gave solo recitals and performed concertos with the Festival Orchestra.{{cn|date=October 2024}} He was the recipient of the Gabora Prize in 2017{{cn|date=October 2024}} and the Audience Favorite Award of Best Musician in 2019.{{cn|date=October 2024}} In 2017 and 2019, Wang was the recipient of the Emerging Artist Grant from the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Wang 17/10/2023 – Association Animato |url=https://animato.org/ryan-wang-17-10-2023-3/ |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=animato.org}}</ref>

In October 2024, Wang won the prestigious ] Award.<ref name="Etoncollege"/> His performance of ] in the Final, held at ], was described by one of the judges as world class.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/bbc-young-musician-winner|title=Pianist Ryan Wang wins BBC Young Musician 2024|website=www.bbc.co.uk|accessdate=October 24, 2024}}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 09:35, 10 December 2024

Canadian pianist

Ryan Wang is a Canadian pianist. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Early life and education

Ryan Wang is from West Vancouver and started playing piano at the age of four with Ms. Fafan Xiao. From 2013, he studied with Professor Lee Kum Sing and Dr. Sunsung Kong. He was awarded a music scholarship to Eton College in UK at the age of 13.

Career

Wang was only five years old in 2013 when he performed his first solo recital at Carnegie Hall. He was selected for the performance as part of the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition and played Variations on a Russian Theme. He came second in the competition. Shortly after his performance at Carnegie Hall, Wang appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he again performed Variations on a Russian Theme. Wang has played with the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra and the Shanghai Symphony and performed at the Steinway Hall and Italy's Fazioli Hall.

Awards

Among his awards are the wins in the 2019 Seattle International Piano Competition, 2019 Edith Lando Gifted Youth Competition, 2021 Young Euregio Piano Award Competition, 2021 Gustav Mahler Piano Competition, the 29th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Youth in Szafarnia Poland, 2022 Chicago International Music Competition, 2022 Paderewski International Piano Competition and the 2022 International Piano Competition ‘SAMSON FRANCOIS’. From 2015 to 2019, Wang participated in the Casalmaggiore International Music Festival in Italy where he gave solo recitals and performed concertos with the Festival Orchestra. He was the recipient of the Gabora Prize in 2017 and the Audience Favorite Award of Best Musician in 2019. In 2017 and 2019, Wang was the recipient of the Emerging Artist Grant from the Vancouver Academy of Music.

In October 2024, Wang won the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award. His performance of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto in the Final, held at Bristol Beacon, was described by one of the judges as world class.

References

  1. "Piano nouvelle génération: Ryan Wang". Fondation Louis Vuitton. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  2. "WATCH: 5-Year-Old Child Prodigy Is Completely Adorable". HuffPost. May 28, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "5-year-old B.C. piano prodigy gets Carnegie Hall debut". CBC. March 18, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  4. Kaur, Gurveen (June 23, 2017). "Michael Jackson's songs help child become piano prodigy". The Straits Times. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "Young piano prodigies set WV concert date". North Shore News. June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  6. "Ryan Wang - Steinway & Sons". www.steinway.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "Etonian Ryan Wang Wins BBC Young Musician 2024". Eton College. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Heatherington, Reyhana (May 28, 2013). "Pint-sized B.C. piano prodigy performs on Ellen". CTV British Columbia. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  9. "Piano prodigy featured in Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra concert in Burnaby". Burnaby Now. February 20, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  10. "Ryan Wang 17/10/2023 – Association Animato". animato.org. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  11. "Pianist Ryan Wang wins BBC Young Musician 2024". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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