Joyce Yang, piano

Critically acclaimed as a musician with a “million-volt stage presence,” pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences around the globe with her stunning virtuosity combined with heartfelt lyricism and interpretive sensitivity. Just twenty-five, she has established herself as one of the leading artists of her generation through her innovative solo recitals and notable collaborations with the world’s top orchestras. In 2010 she was awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious prizes in classical music. Performing recitals and festivals world wide, the San Diego Arts arts critic described the young artist as ”[being] a formidable presence over the last three SummerFest seasons, clearly realizing the promise that garnered her the Silver Medal at the Van Cliburn International Competition in 2005.”