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Bang-Shyuan Chen

Year of birth: 1994
Place of birth: Taipei
Educated in: New York
Place of residence: Tallahassee
(Plays in New York)

November 2024 Preselections

Watch Bang-Shyuan Chen performance.

Program

F. Liszt - Zwei Konzertetüden, S. 145 no. 1 "Waldesrauschen" C. Debussy - Étude no. 6, "Pour les huit doigts", L. 136 F. Liszt - Zwei Konzertetüden, S. 145 no. 2 "Gnomenreigen" J. S. Bach - Prelude and Fughetta in G major, BWV 902 F. Mendelssohn - Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14  


Biography

Bang-Shyuan Chen is a native of Taiwan currently based in Florida. Chen thrives as a doctoral candidate with teaching responsibilities at Florida State University under the mentorship of Dr. Read Gainsford. Chen earned his bachelor’s degree at Manhattan School of Music, and master’s degree at Indiana University. Chen has had the privilege to study under inspirational teachers: Mikhail Kollontay, Dr. Marc Silverman, Dr. Karen Shaw, and Distinguished Professor Menahem Pressler. Chen has performed at reputable venues such as the National Concert Hall of Taiwan, The Green Space, Gordon K. & Harriet Greenfield Hall, and Opperman Music Hall. Chen shares recordings of his performances on YouTube, with the latest projects including his doctoral recitals.

 

Due to health reasons the candidates Shotaro Nishimura and Zixi Chen could not participate in the GPP 2022. They received the possibility to participate in this edition.

 

Candidates who withdrew from the competition:

Bily Robert
Deng Yubo
Durliat Gabriel
Guo Yungyung
Han Wenfang
Lee Shinyoung
Martinelli Riccardo
Park Chaeyoung
Thomazinho Lucas
Wang Jiapeng