Praised as “warmly expressive, sensitive, and polished” and “a valuable advocate for classical music” by New York Concert Review, American pianist Angie Zhang is passionate about sharing the harpsichord, fortepiano, and modern piano with audiences. She breathes life into pieces with historically informed, yet boldly modern interpretations and electrifying execution.
Angie is a sought-after recital and concerto soloist, chamber musician, pedagogue, and social sculptor who prioritizes genuine human interactions and seeks to create impact. Her performances on pianos of all shapes, sizes, and eras have been internationally acclaimed and presented at important venues including Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center (New York), and the Teatro Nacional of the Dominican Republic. Her fervent commitment to artistic excellence invites live and digital audiences to discover a more complete story of the piano lineage and repertoire.
A prizewinner in over 20 competitions and a seasoned soloist, she is widely regarded as one of the foremost ‘complete artists’ of her generation. She has performed in North America, Europe, and Asia and has collaborated onstage with artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Anne-Marie McDermott, and Maestro Fabio Luisi. A formidable chamber musician, she has performed Beethoven’s complete works for piano and cello with Tchaikovsky International Cello Competition Winner Zlatomir Fung and appeared with the St. Lawrence and Aeolus Quartets. Recent festival appearances include Music Academy of the West and La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest (California), Sarasota and Aspen Music Festivals, Perlman Music Program (New York), and Bowdoin International Music Festival (Maine).
Angie holds a Bachelor and Master of Music with Chamber and Academic Honors from Juilliard School, where her principal teachers include Yoheved Kaplinsky and Joseph Kalichstein. She is currently pursuing a DMA at University of Michigan with Logan Skelton. Angie is a Yamaha Artist.