Acclaimed for her “staggering virtuosity,” Hanzhi Wang is the only accordionist ever to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in its 60-year history. An ambassador for her instrument, Hanzhi has been praised for her captivating stage presence and performances of passion and finesse.
In 2017, Hanzhi Wang became the very first accordionist to win First Prize at the YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. She has been named Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month,” and featured on WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase.
Her innovative programming enhances Wang’s mastery of her instrument, while her unconventional approach to keyboard repertoire distinguishes her as a standout among today’s rising stars. Experience this young virtuoso perform the accordion as you’ve never heard it played before with contemporary works, baroque compositions and interpretations of Bach’s Goldberg Variations.