Kelin Wang

An accomplished pianist and music educator with a distinguished background, recognized for artistic excellence through the Harold Bauer Centenary Award and the Frances Hall Ballard Scholarship. With an extensive performance history as a soloist and chamber musician, appearances have spanned major international venues. Expertise extends beyond performance into education, recording artistry, and academic instruction, fostering the next generation of musicians while continuing to develop a dynamic career in classical music.

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Currently pursuing a Doctor of Piano Performance at Boston University under the mentorship of Boaz Sharon, following a Master of Music and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, where studies were undertaken with Marc Silverman. Early musical training was completed at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music’s Affiliated High School under the guidance of Cheng-Gang Yang.

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Honored with prestigious awards, including the Harold Bauer Centenary Award, Frances Hall Ballard Scholarship, and top recognitions in competitions such as the Lillian Fuchs International Chamber Music Competition and the American Schumann International Piano Competition.

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As a collaborative artist with Absolute Classical Music, actively engaged in performances and chamber music collaborations. A recording artist with KNM Records, featured on major releases including “Pictures at an Exhibition” and “Schubert Piano Sonata D960.” Invited as a guest performer and lecturer at the Juilliard School and served as a judge for the International Piano Competition in Melbourne, evaluating competitors in the China region.

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Festival and masterclass experiences include participation in Piano Summer at New Paltz, Aspen Music Festival, and the Ian Hobson Festival, with mentorship from renowned musicians such as Zhe Tang, Zhao Yi, Hong-Kuan Chen, Donald Weilerstein, David Geber, Julia Lichten, Sylvia Rosenberg, Julian Martin, Alexander Korsantia, Vladimir Feltsman, and Matti Raekallio.

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Recent performance engagements include a solo piano concert tour across China in 2024, with recitals in major cities such as Changzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, Nanchang, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Guangzhou. Additionally, engaged in a chamber music tour, collaborating with distinguished musicians across multiple venues.

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Extensive expertise in solo and chamber music performance, music education, mentoring, and curriculum development. Experienced in recording and production, with works available on leading music platforms. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, bringing a cross-cultural perspective to the field of classical music.

Affiliated with Absolute Classical Music, KNM Records, and the Juilliard School as a guest musician, contributing to the global classical music community through performance, education, and artistic collaboration.