Jiapeng X.

Chinese pianist Jiapeng has performed extensively across China, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He has been praised by renowned pianist and pedagogue Prof. Adam Wodnicki as a “wonderful musician with affection.” has appeared in solo recitals at leading venues including Victoria Concert Hall, Lee Foundation Theatre and Esplanade Hall in Singapore, Voertman Concert Hall in University of North Texas, and Victory in War Memorial Hall in Kunming, China. He was featured as a soloist at the Royal College of Music–Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Showcase in London and served as a pre-concert pianist at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ 80th Anniversary Gala in Singapore. His artistic achievements have earned him numerous accolades, such as First Prize at the Blüthner International Piano Competition and the Best Schumann Performance Award at the Great Composer Competition. Mr. is also an active chamber musician and collaborative artist. Since 2023, he has held the position of principal orchestral pianist with the University of North Texas Wind Symphony and Wind Orchestra, performing regularly at the renowned Murchison Performing Arts Center. He has collaborated in chamber concerts at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, the Esplanade Recital Hall in Singapore. His work as a collaborative pianist includes engagements with choral and instrumental soloists across United States, Singapore, and China. In 2024, he was invited by Chinese film director Xiaoan Zhang to record the soundtrack for the short film Squirrel. His ensemble contributions have been recognized with competitive scholarships, including the UNT Wind Ensemble Pianist Scholarship. Mr. received his early musical training in Singapore, earning a Diploma in Music from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He later graduated with First Class Honors from the Royal College of Music UK, and earned a Master of Music in Piano Performance from the University of North Texas. His principal piano teacher includes Professors Adam Wodnicki, Steven Harlos, John Byrne, Alexander Zolinsky, Nicholas Ong, Yu Chun-Yee. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Oklahoma under the guidance of Dr. Jeongwon Ham, supported by a full tuition waiver and a graduate assistantship.