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| Ryan has recorded for numerous radio stations as well as performed at many prestigious venues such as ], on the ], ], RTHK radio 4 in HongKong, CCTV 4 (China), ] and live on FM96.3 Toronto’s Radio Station at Zoomer Hall. He was invited to perform as part of the cultural component of Canada’s participation in the ] Summit in Beijing, 2014, and he was also invited to perform a private recital in the Canadian Prime Minister’s home. He has performed solo recitals in Italy, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, USA, Poland and the UK. As a soloist, he has performed with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Toronto Festival Orchestra, Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra, Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, and the West Coast Symphony Orchestra. He is also a successful chamber musician. | |||
| Wang was 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" /> | |||
| Among his awards are the First Prize and Judges Distinction in the American Protégé Piano and Strings competition and the AADGT Passion of Music Competition as well as wins in the 2014 Canadian Music Competition, 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’. In the summers of 2015-2019, Ryan 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, Ryan was also the recipient of the Emerging Artist Grant from the Vancouver Academy of Music. | |||
| He was invited to perform as part of the cultural component of Canada's participation in the ] Summit in Beijing, 2014, and he was also invited to perform a private recital in the Canadian Prime Minister's home.{{Citation needed|date=November 2020}} | |||
| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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Canadian pianistRyan Wang is a Canadian pianist. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Early life and education
Wang is from West Vancouver. He has a younger brother. In 2013, he began his musical studies under the tutelage of Professor Lee Kum-Sing and Dr. Sunsung Kong. Currently, he is studying on a music scholarship with Mr. Gareth Owen at Eton College in the UK
Career
Ryan has recorded for numerous radio stations as well as performed at many prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, on the Ellen deGeneres Show, Fazioli Concert Hall, RTHK radio 4 in HongKong, CCTV 4 (China), CBC Music and live on FM96.3 Toronto’s Radio Station at Zoomer Hall. He was invited to perform as part of the cultural component of Canada’s participation in the APEC Summit in Beijing, 2014, and he was also invited to perform a private recital in the Canadian Prime Minister’s home. He has performed solo recitals in Italy, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, USA, Poland and the UK. As a soloist, he has performed with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Toronto Festival Orchestra, Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra, Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, and the West Coast Symphony Orchestra. He is also a successful chamber musician.
Among his awards are the First Prize and Judges Distinction in the American Protégé Piano and Strings competition and the AADGT Passion of Music Competition as well as wins in the 2014 Canadian Music Competition, 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’. In the summers of 2015-2019, Ryan 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, Ryan was also the recipient of the Emerging Artist Grant from the Vancouver Academy of Music.
Awards
In 2017 and 2019, Wang was the recipient of the Emerging Artist Grant from the Vancouver Academy of Music.
References
- "5-year-old B.C. piano prodigy gets Carnegie Hall debut". CBC. March 18, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ Kaur, Gurveen (June 23, 2017). "Michael Jackson's songs help child become piano prodigy". The Straits Times. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- Lyon, Christine (June 5, 2013). "Young piano prodigies set WV concert date". North Shore News. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
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