Congyu Wang
Founder & Artistic Director | Steinway Artist
Congyu Wang
Founder & Artistic Director
Steinway Artist
Biography
Amongst being the founder and artistic director of the Piano Island Festival and the International Chopin Competition in South Africa, Steinway Artist Congyu Wang is also the founder of The Piano Concerto Festival, of which he ran two editions before deciding to expand his team due to the demands of his growing concert schedule.
He is also an ambassador for several charitable foundations - Association des Jeunes Musiciens (Young musicians), Association Koinonia (International Refugees) and the Grace International Foundation Liverpool (Youth Development).
Born in Singapore, Wang started playing the piano at the age of 3 under the tutelage of Sylvia Ng. He was selected for a scholarship that enabled him to attend the prestigious Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, where he studied with renowned French pianists Jean-Marc Luisada and Odile Catelin-Delangle. He later enrolled in the Schola Cantorum (Paris) to continue his studies with Gabriel Tacchino (who had been Francis Poulenc's only student).
Since graduating from his further education, Wang has made appearances in over 800 recitals across Europe and Asia. He has earned a reputation for delivering stunning performances of extremely demanding works and boasts a vast repertoire including 30 piano concertos, along with the complete solo piano oeuvre of Chopin and Poulenc.
Career Highlights
Festival Appearances
- Château de la Verrerie (France)
- Ernen Music Festival (Switzerland)
- Geza Anda Piano Festival (Berlin)
- International Isang Yun Academy (Paris)
- Chopin Fest (Belgrade)
Notables Performances
- Prince of Brunei
- Prime Minister of Singapore
- Ambassadors of France, Singapore, China and Norway
- 800+ recitals across Europe and Asia
Repertoire
- 30 piano concertos
- Complete solo piano oeuvre of Chopin
- Complete solo piano oeuvre of Poulenc
- Extensive chamber music repertoire
Teaching & Leadership
- Founder, Piano Island Festival
- Founder, Piano Concerto Festival
- Founder, International Chopin Competition SA
- Ambassador for multiple charitable foundations
Masterclasses with Congyu Wang
As the founder and artistic director of The Piano Concerto Festival, Congyu Wang brings his extensive performance experience and pedagogical expertise to masterclasses. Students have the opportunity to work on repertoire ranging from classical to contemporary works, with particular emphasis on the complete works of Chopin and Poulenc.
Specializations
Chopin complete works, Poulenc repertoire, Piano concertos, Performance technique
Teaching Philosophy
Emphasis on musical expression, technical excellence, and stage presence developed through extensive performance experience