Ryan Wang
Ryan Wang, winner of the BBC Young Musician 2024
Canadian pianist Ryan Wang captivated audiences worldwide when he won BBC Young Musician 2024. His interpretation of Rachmaninovs Piano Concerto No.2 with BBC National Orchestra of Wales was described by The Times as absolutely cursive, producing drawings where the pencil never leaves the page. His success at the competition at the age of 17 follows an already long list of international prizes and accolades.
Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Twelve Variations on Ah vous dirai-je, Maman, K265
Franz Schubert: Four Impromptus, D899
Interval
Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
During the 2025/26 season, Ryan debuts with Philharmonia Orchestra as part of a Rachmaninov Piano Concerto cycle, as well as with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, and Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. He also appears for the first time at several first-class festivals, including the Festival International de Piano de La Roque dAnthron, Edinburgh International Festival, Paris Chopin Festival, and Festival International de Piano de Biarritz. He has been invited to perform for royalty and dignitaries, including His Majesty King Charles III and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and appeared on a number of prestigious shows,
Ryan began his musical training at the age of four under Lee Kum Sing and Sunsung Kong; at 13, he moved to the UK on a music scholarship at Eton College, where he studied with Gareth Owen; and in 2024 he graduated with an Artist Diploma from the cole Normale de Musique de Paris under Marian Rybicki. He continues his studies at the Harvard-New England Conservatory Dual-Degree program with Wha Kyung Byun.
Advance tickets 30.00 On the door on the night they will cost 35.00
Ryan Wang is a truly remarkable musician. He has an extremely rare ability to communicate something other-worldly and embody the music. Alison Balsom In every sense, this young pianist is a winner . The Times Flawless technique and a sense of inherent joy. The Scotsman
Canadian pianist Ryan Wang captivated audiences worldwide when he won BBC Young Musician 2024. His interpretation of Rachmaninovs Piano Concerto No.2 with BBC National Orchestra of Wales was described by The Times as absolutely cursive, producing drawings where the pencil never leaves the page. His success at the competition at the age of 17 follows an already long list of international prizes and accolades.
Programme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Twelve Variations on Ah vous dirai-je, Maman, K265
Franz Schubert: Four Impromptus, D899
Interval
Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
During the 2025/26 season, Ryan debuts with Philharmonia Orchestra as part of a Rachmaninov Piano Concerto cycle, as well as with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, and Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. He also appears for the first time at several first-class festivals, including the Festival International de Piano de La Roque dAnthron, Edinburgh International Festival, Paris Chopin Festival, and Festival International de Piano de Biarritz. He has been invited to perform for royalty and dignitaries, including His Majesty King Charles III and former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and appeared on a number of prestigious shows,
Ryan began his musical training at the age of four under Lee Kum Sing and Sunsung Kong; at 13, he moved to the UK on a music scholarship at Eton College, where he studied with Gareth Owen; and in 2024 he graduated with an Artist Diploma from the cole Normale de Musique de Paris under Marian Rybicki. He continues his studies at the Harvard-New England Conservatory Dual-Degree program with Wha Kyung Byun.
Advance tickets 30.00 On the door on the night they will cost 35.00
Ryan Wang is a truly remarkable musician. He has an extremely rare ability to communicate something other-worldly and embody the music. Alison Balsom In every sense, this young pianist is a winner . The Times Flawless technique and a sense of inherent joy. The Scotsman
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