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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Glenn Gould Foundation, an institution known for promoting and celebrating the transformative power of the arts, is pleased to announce the 16-year-old piano’s remarkable achievements Spotlight on prodigy Ryan Wang. A native of West Vancouver, Canada, Ryan embodies the spirit of creativity, innovation and excellence that the Foundation strives to promote worldwide. And now he will give his hometown a spectacular performance.
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Date: Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m
Venue: Vancouver Playhouse
Tickets: https://www.vtixonline.com/the-glenn-gould-foundation/4256/
| Program: | |
| F. Chopin | 24 Preludes, Op. 28 |
| F. Chopin | Sonata No. 2 in B minor, Op. 35 |
| F. Liszt | Memories of Don Juan (p. 418) |
Ryan Wang’s piano journey began at the age of four. At the age of six he fascinated audiences with his solo concerts. In 2013, he began his music training with respected mentors including Professor Lee Kum Sing and Dr. Sunsung Kong. He is currently studying on a music scholarship with Mr Gareth Owen at Eton College in the UK, alongside his studies in the Artist Diploma program with Professor Marian Rybicki at the École Normale de Musique de Paris in France.
Ryan’s concert career takes him all over the world, primarily to Europe, Asia and North America. He has performed at prestigious venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall and the Fondation Louis Vuitton, and has appeared on global platforms such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Radio Classique in France. Ryan’s talent has also led him to perform before distinguished audiences, including as Canadian Cultural Ambassador at the APEC Summit in Beijing in 2014, at a private concert at the Canadian Prime Minister’s Residence, and on Glenn Gould’s own piano at a special event at Rideau Hall .
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Ryan’s dedication and skill have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2021 Young Euregio Piano Award, the 29th International Fryderyk Chopin Youth Piano Competition, and the 2023 Jeune Chopin International Piano Competition, among others. In 2023, he was 15 years old Youngest musician to be listed on Classic FM’s Rising Stars ’30 Under 30′ in 2000.
The Foundation’s commitment to recognizing young talent is consistent with its broader goals of expanding the social and cultural impact of the arts, drawing on Glenn Gould’s philosophy of music as a force for harmony, compassion and mutual understanding. As Ryan Wang continues to captivate audiences around the world and advance his musical journey, the Glenn Gould Foundation looks forward to supporting and celebrating young artists like him who carry the torch of musical excellence into the future.
About the Glenn Gould Foundation
The Glenn Gould Foundation is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto. Inspired by the legacy of legendary Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, the Foundation promotes the understanding and appreciation of Gould’s artistry and belief in music as a transformative force in individual lives and throughout society. The Glenn Gould Foundation’s signature project is the awarding of the $100,000 Glenn Gould Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious awards for artistic achievement, sometimes referred to as “Canada’s Nobel Prize in the Arts” due to its focus on global excellence, innovation and the power of the arts to have a positive impact on all of society.
RYAN WANG is available for media interviews. Limited press tickets are also available.
For further information or to arrange appointments for interviews, please contact:
Media contact:
Kelvin Yeung
Account Director
[email protected]
778,998,9234
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0ed2184f-ef5b-4c7c-af15-40ad9b038815
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