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Junwen Liang

Echoes Across Horizons: American Voices in Classical Piano: This program celebrates the vast and multifaceted landscape of American classical music through a collection of voices that echo across time, genre, and culture. From the lyrical impressionism of Amy Beach and the spiritual depth of Florence Price, to the cross-cultural energy of Tan Dun and the theatrical elegance of Stephen Hough’s musical theatre transcriptions, these works embody a vibrant conversation between traditions both inherited and reimagined. At the heart of the program is a belief in the power of diversity—musical, cultural, and personal—to enrich the classical tradition. These pieces reflect stories often overlooked: voices of women, immigrants, and composers bridging worlds between concert halls and popular stages. Together, they invite listeners to reconsider what “American music” means, revealing a tapestry that is as rich and resonant as the country itself.
Hempy Series
Concert

Mar 01, 2:00 pm

SCA Lobby
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About the artist

Described by Richard Goode as “a very gifted pianist and a musician of great sensitivity,” Chinese pianist Junwen Liang has been praised for his captivating artistry (Stroll Magazine) and recognized as “an extremely gifted and promising young artist” (New York Concert Review). In the Spotlight lauded his “engaging stage presence” and “confident programming,” affirming he is “ready for a major career.”

Since 2024, Junwen has established himself as a versatile recitalist, presenting 35 performances across the United States and China. In summer 2025, he continues with recital debuts throughout the U.S, followed by an active 2025–26 season with engagements across the U.S., France, Canada and China. He is currently preparing his debut album with Sheva Collection, a distinguished classical label based in the UK and Italy.

His performances have brought him to leading venues including Carnegie Hall and the Kimmel Center, with broadcasts featured on WRTI Classical and WSKG Public Radio. A laureate of numerous international competitions, he has earned top prizes from The American Prize, The Princeton Festival, Philadelphia International Piano Competition, New York International Piano Competition and the Juliusz Zarębski International Music Competition, among others.

Equally committed to collaboration, Junwen has performed widely with vocalists and instrumentalists and received the Clara Ascherfeld Award at the Peabody Institute. He frequently serves as a juror for regional and national competitions.

Based in Philadelphia, Junwen teaches piano at the University of Pennsylvania and is represented worldwide by Price Attractions. His principal teachers include Richard Goode, Christopher Guzman, Roberto Plano, Edward Auer, and Charis Dimaras.

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