Music For Dessert: Junwen Liang

Originally from Nanning, China, Junwen began his piano studies at the age of nine and made his solo debut at thirteen. Since 2023, Junwen’s career has flourished as a versatile recitalist, with invitations to esteemed series including Lake Barcroft Concerts, Arts Club of Washington, Sunday Recital Series at Saint Thomas, Trinity Concert Series, and the Sevenars Music Festival, recognized by Time Magazine as one of the nation’s finest small festivals. During the 2024/25 season, he performed over 35 engagements across North America and China, appearing in prominent series such as Fripp Island Friends of Music, Saugerties Pro Musica, Chamber On The Mountain, and Boston Court Pasadena, while also holding residencies at universities in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Guangzhou.

Recognized for his exceptional collaborative skills, he was honored with the Clara Ascherfeld Award in Accompanying, and the title of "Outstanding Collaborative Pianist" at the Peabody Institute. Currently based in Philadelphia, Junwen teaches piano in the Department of Music at University of Pennsylvania.

The concert will be 45-60 minutes without an intermission. No refreshments are served -- let the music be your dessert!

We welcome audiences in-person and those watching our livestream from home. All ticket holders will be emailed a livestream link prior to the concert.

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