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15-year-old pianist Anwen Deng, hailing from Brisbane, Australia, embarked on her musical journey at the age of three. Recognized for her talent, she was accepted into the Juilliard School pre-college program at six, under the tutelage of Dr. Yoheved Kaplinsky.

Anwen has received top prizes in numerous piano competitions, including first prize at the 26th Chopin International Piano Competition for Children and Youth, the Grand Prize at the 9th Chopin International Piano Competition, first prize at the 2018 Steinway & Sons Piano Competition, and first prize at the 2022 Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Young Artists’ Competition. At the age of eight, Anwen made her debut performance as a soloist with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra. Since then, she has been invited to perform with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Lumos, the Little Orchestra Society of New York, and the Aspen Chamber Symphony, working with esteemed conductors such as Arie Vardi, David Alan Miller, Michael Stern, Salvador Brotons, and Antoni Bonetti.

Beyond her virtuosity as a pianist, Anwen’s passion for music extends to composition. With over fifty original pieces to her credit, she continues to push the boundaries of musical expression, showcasing her creativity and versatility as a musician.