Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series: Lixin Zhang (piano)
Having won every major competition in his native New Zealand, pianist Lixin Zhang is currently completing his master's studies at Yale University, USA.
Having won every major competition in his native New Zealand, pianist Lixin Zhang is currently completing his masters studies at Yale University, USA. Lixin has been performing in lunchtime concerts with Concerts for Christchurch since he was at primary school. His debut album, released at the age of 16, topped the New Zealand classical charts for five weeks. Now 24, Lixin is kept busy with international performances and competitions, most recently in Spain, Israel and Switzerland. He also has a strong commitment to mentoring young musicians, sharing his skills with students both here and in the United States.
Bio: Pianist Lixin Zhang has been described as “Galvanic shimmering” (New Zealand Herald) and “Unobtrusive virtuosity with sparkling passage work and always flexible musicianship” (Five Lines Magazine). Having won every major national competition in his home country of New Zealand, he came to attention upon winning the Silver Medal and Second Prize at the 2021 Gina Bachauer Young Artists International Piano Competition. Lixin has also competed in the prestigious Arthur Rubinstein and Sydney International Piano Competitions. At the age of sixteen, Rattle Records released his debut album, PLAY, which topped the New Zealand classical charts for five weeks.
Lixin has performed actively in Europe, North America, Asia, and New Zealand. He has appeared with orchestras such as Bach Musica, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and the Colburn Orchestra, among many others. He has collaborated with conductors such as Benjamin Northey, Rita Paczian, Ross Jamie Collins, and Luke Di Somma. Past performances include appearances at the Aspen Music Festival (USA), PianoTexas Festival (USA), Semaine Internationale Piano et Musique de Chambre (Switzerland), and Deia International Music Festival (Spain).
Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned local, national and international musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions. View the full programme(external link).
Having won every major competition in his native New Zealand, pianist Lixin Zhang is currently completing his masters studies at Yale University, USA. Lixin has been performing in lunchtime concerts with Concerts for Christchurch since he was at primary school. His debut album, released at the age of 16, topped the New Zealand classical charts for five weeks. Now 24, Lixin is kept busy with international performances and competitions, most recently in Spain, Israel and Switzerland. He also has a strong commitment to mentoring young musicians, sharing his skills with students both here and in the United States.
Bio: Pianist Lixin Zhang has been described as “Galvanic shimmering” (New Zealand Herald) and “Unobtrusive virtuosity with sparkling passage work and always flexible musicianship” (Five Lines Magazine). Having won every major national competition in his home country of New Zealand, he came to attention upon winning the Silver Medal and Second Prize at the 2021 Gina Bachauer Young Artists International Piano Competition. Lixin has also competed in the prestigious Arthur Rubinstein and Sydney International Piano Competitions. At the age of sixteen, Rattle Records released his debut album, PLAY, which topped the New Zealand classical charts for five weeks.
Lixin has performed actively in Europe, North America, Asia, and New Zealand. He has appeared with orchestras such as Bach Musica, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and the Colburn Orchestra, among many others. He has collaborated with conductors such as Benjamin Northey, Rita Paczian, Ross Jamie Collins, and Luke Di Somma. Past performances include appearances at the Aspen Music Festival (USA), PianoTexas Festival (USA), Semaine Internationale Piano et Musique de Chambre (Switzerland), and Deia International Music Festival (Spain).
Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned local, national and international musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions. View the full programme(external link).
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