Rising Classical Music Star: Ryan Wang
Ryan Wang, an 18-year-old pianist, is destined for international stardom after being named BBC's Young Musician winner of 2024.
Wang's impressive background includes playing at Carnegie Hall at the age of five and performing for King Charles. He is now bound for Harvard.
I’d go to her house and was fascinated by this instrument. I begged my parents to buy me a piano.
Born in Vancouver, Canada, Wang started playing the piano at four, despite his parents not being musical. His neighbour's playing sparked his interest.
- Played at Carnegie Hall at five
- Performed for King Charles
- Bound for Harvard
- Named BBC's Young Musician winner of 2024
Author's summary: Meet Ryan Wang, a rising classical music star at 18.