146. Junwen Liang, piano

Sunday, January 5th, 2025 @2pm | “Melody and Dances”

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146.

Salon Concerts at Klavierhaus
Jed Distler, artistic director

presents

“Melody and Dances”

Junwen Liang, piano

Sunday, January 5th, 2025 @2pm

Live at Klavierhaus
790 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

$20 suggested donation

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Franz Schubert
Sonata in C Minor, D. 958
i. Allegro
ii. Adagio
iii. Menuetto
iv. Allegro

~ Intermission ~

Frédéric Chopin
Three Mazurkas, Op. 56
I. Allegro non tanto (B major)
II. Vivace (C major)
III. Moderato (c minor)

Wanghua Chu (b.1941)
Jasmine Flower Fantasia (2003)

Franz Liszt
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 in C-sharp minor, S. 244

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Celebrated as "captivating" (Stroll Magazine) and “an extremely gifted and promising young artist” (Rorianne Schrade, New York Concert Review), Chinese pianist Junwen Liang began his piano journey at nine, making his solo debut at thirteen. He has performed as a soloist with the Central Texas Philharmonic, Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra, and Ithaca College Symphonic Orchestra. His accomplishments include appearances at Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center, and broadcasts on WSKG and Philadelphia's WRTI Classical Radio.

In the 2024-2025 season, Junwen will perform across the United States, Canada, and China. Junwen has been invited to major festivals such as the Texas State International Piano Festival, Lunigiana International Music Festival, Philadelphia Young Pianists’ Academy, Orford Musique, Art of the Piano, and Aspen Music Festival. He has also secured major prizes in competitions including WPTA Spain, The American Prize, Juliusz Zarębski International Piano Competition, New York International Piano Competition, and Philadelphia International Piano Competition.

Beyond solo performances, Junwen actively collaborates in professional duo and chamber projects on the East Coast and adjudicates state-level competitions in the D.C. area. Praised for his “engaging stage presence, helpful spoken introductions to the music, and confident programming skills,” Junwen is “ready for a major career” (Michael J. Moran, In the Spotlight Inc).

Currently based in Philadelphia, Junwen recently graduated from the Peabody Institute, studying under Richard Goode. His past mentors include Christopher Guzman, Roberto Plano, Edward Auer, and Charis Dimaras. Junwen teaches piano at the University of Pennsylvania and is represented worldwide by Price Attractions.