Tianwa Yang (b1987)

As a critically acclaimed recording artist for Naxos, this season Ms Yang will expand her discography with the release of both Mendelssohn violin concertos. Of her previously released recordings of Pablo Sarasate’s complete works for violin, David Hurwitz of ClassicsToday calls Ms Yang a “sensationally talented violinist,” while All Things Strings speaks of her “stunning effortless virtuosity” and “uncanny affinity for Spanish music.” Ms Yang has also recorded Piazzolla’s Las 4 Estaciones Porteñas with the Nashville Symphony and the Vivaldi/Piazzolla Eight Seasons performed with her own ensemble. Future recording releases will include the Six Solo Sonatas of Eugène Ysaÿe, the Wolfgang Rihm Complete Works for Violin and Piano, Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole, Manen’s violin concerto and the remaining three albums from the eight disc set of complete Sarasate works for violin.

Raised in the Chinese capital city, Ms Yang began studying violin at the age of four. Demonstrating unquestionable ability, Ms Yang won six competitions as a young child. At the age of ten she was accepted to study at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing as a student of Lin Yaoji. Within one year, Hong Kong media described the young artist as “A Pride of China.” Ms Yang recorded the 24 Paganini Caprices at the age of thirteen, making her the youngest artist to release the works. In 2003 Ms Yang was awarded a scholarship by the “German Academic Exchange Service” to study chamber music in Germany, marking the beginning of her European career.

Ms Yang has won several awards during her career including the Volkswagen Foundation prize “Star of Tomorrow” by Seiji Ozawa and the 2006 “Prix Montblanc.” Ms Yang is grateful to Lin Yaoji, Jörg-Wolfgang Jahn and Anner Bylsma for the musical insight and support they have offered throughout her career.

For more information, please visit www.tianwayang.com.

A Wonderful Struggle – Tianwa Yang’s Life as a Musician

The Pure Magic of Music – Jeremy Siepmann interviews Tianwa Yang

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra – Conversation with Tianwa Yang