Paul Wang

A Vancouver native, Paul Wang is a dedicated young pianist and RCM-certified piano teacher. He studies piano with UBC professor Dr. Corey Hamm and Steinway artist Prof. Ilana Vered. His previous teachers include Dr. Sasha Starcevich and Nicholas Rada. He has performed in masterclasses with Jerome Lowenthal, Ursula Oppens, Boris Slutsky, John Perry, and more.

Paul has showcased his talents in prestigious venues worldwide, including performing at Carnegie Hall at ages 6 and 7 and collaborating with orchestras such as Philharmonia Northwest Orchestra, Perugia Orchestra, Coquitlam Youth Orchestra and the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra, performing various piano concertos.

He has also won numerous awards in competitions worldwide. At 9, he secured 1st Place in the 10-year-old category at the Canadian Music Competition. Paul was also the youngest concerto winner at the 2019 Seattle Young Artists Music Festival. He achieved 1st Place at the Music International Grand Prix and received the Young Artists Award at The GOCAA International Piano Competition. Notably, he won two Overall Awards at the 2023 Steinway Piano Competition and Steinway Spirio/r Concerto Competition. Additionally, he earned the Best Performance Prize for the required commissioned work and Second Prize at the 2023 International Junior Orléans Piano Competition in France.

Recently, Paul’s extensive and diligent work with Dr. Hamm and Prof Vered on the Chopin Piano Concerto No.1, leading him to win 1st Place at Chopin Foundation of the United States Northwest Council 2024 Concerto Competition. A performance with the orchestra is scheduled in Seattle in 2024.

As a young pianist, Paul focused on love, understanding, cultural exchange and community service. He donates his teaching income to LGH Foundation monthly and organized online concerts for seniors to promote social interaction during the pandemic. Paul founded the Lower Mainland Music Students Association, promoting musical growth and education while continuing charity efforts.

Paul Wang is a Young Steinway Artist.