Chun-Syuan Wei is a highly accomplished and musically gifted pianist known for his exceptional technical proficiency and musical intelligence. With a deep understanding of his repertoire, he captivates audiences through meticulous attention to detail and the graceful expression of his phrases. Renowned author Amy H. Chiu describes Chun-Syuan Wei brings sensitive, plentiful emotions from the bottom of his heart to the notes, blissfully awaiting to connect with the world (Amy H. Chiu, Author of Poetry Reborn, Seattle, USA).
Born in Taiwan (R.O.C.), Chun-Syuan Wei completed his studies at the University of Taipei and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where he had the privilege of studying under the esteemed guidance of Professor Cheng-Yao Lee, Professor Pei-Chun Liao, Anthony Hewitt, and Victor Sangiorgio. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of North Texas, under the tutelage of Professor Gustavo Romero.
Throughout his musical journey, Chun-Syuan Wei has participated in numerous masterclasses, receiving valuable instruction from world-renowned pianists such as Haochen Zhang (Van Cliburn Competition gold winner), Christopf Sischka, Von Arnim Arnulf, Alexander Kobrin (Van Cliburn Competition gold winner), Philip Martin, Alexei Volodin, Pi-Hsien Chen, Oxana Yablonskaya, Jean-Marc Luisada (International Chopin Piano Competition 4th prize), Peter Donohoe, and many others.
Notable highlights in Chun-Syuan Wei's career include:
AWARDS AND HONORS (EXCERPT)
Platinum Medalist - Nobel-Artist International Music Competition, 2023
Grand Prize Nominee – American Soloist International Music Competition New York, US, 2023
First Award - 2023 Artcical International Piano Competition, San Francisco, CA, US, 2023
Gold Prize - Euterpe Music Awards, Berlin, Germany, 2022
2nd Prize - International Clara Schumann Competition 2022, in Piano Professional, 2022
Final Round Top 8 - The 9th GOCAA San Francisco International Music Competition Online, San Francisco, US, 2022
Gold Prize - 2022 North American Virtuoso International Music Competition, US, 2022
1st Prize - American Fine Arts Festival Concerto Competition 2022, Holmdel, New Jersey, 2022
2nd Prize - Memphis International Piano Festival and Competition, Memphis, Tennessee, 2021
3rd Prize - The 4th International Moscow Music Online Competition, 2021
2nd Prize - Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition, Washington, US, 2021
1st Prize - Charleston International Music, 2021 Contemporary Music Competition, 2021
1st Prize - 1st Swiss International Music Competition, CD Section, Lugano, Switzerland, 2021
3rd Prize - 1st Swiss International Music Competition, Lugano, Switzerland, 2021
Bronze Prize - 2021 Northern Lights Piano Festival & Competition, Performance Class I, 2021
Gold Prize - 2021 Northern Lights Piano Festival & Competition, Contemporary Composer, 2021
Third Prize - International Singapore Classical Piano Competition - Taiwan audition Group G, Taipei, Taiwan, 2020
1st Prize - 26th Intl. Young Musician Competition ''Citta di Barletta'', Barletta, Italy, 2016
Prize Species Musical Contemporary - 26th Intl. Young Musician Competition ''Citta di Barletta'', Barletta, Italy, 2016
Second Prize - “Cross-Strait Taiwan Strait Cup Music Competition”, Taipei, Taiwan, 2015
1st Prize - The Asia Music Competition, Seoul, Korea, 2014
3rd Prize - The Asia Music Competition, Taipei, Taiwan, 2013
PERFORMANCES
Piano Recital at Voertman Hall in UNT, Denton, Texas, 2023
Piano Recital at Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas, 2023
Piano Recital at Good Samaritan Society-Denton Village, Denton, Texas, 2022
Piano Camber Recital “O du lieber Augustin”, Taipei, Taiwan, 2022
Piano Recital at Texas Woman University, Denton, Texas, 2022
Premiered New Music in Sunny Gan Composition Recital at UT Arlington Irons Recital Hall, Arlington, Texas, 2023
Sunny Gan - Crystal Little Dancer for Piano, Lantern Little Dancer for Piano
Premiered New Music in Spectrum by UNT composers at UNT Recital Hall, Denton, Texas, 2023
Chun-Syuan Wei - Echoing Village for Piano Trio (2022)
Premiered New Music in Spectrum by UNT composers at UNT Voretman Hall, Denton, Texas, 2022
Heather Pryse - And Still, I HopeSong Cycle for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano
Premiered New Music in Spectrum by UNT composers at UNT Recital Hall, Denton, Texas, 2022
Samuel A. Montgomery - I shall keep singing for SATB Choir & Piano
Alvin Leung - Awakening, or Dreaming, as Chuang Tzu, or a Butterfly (2021), for piano solo March 2022
2020 Special guest at "2020 Bright China International Music Internet Competition"
2020 Performed at “Beethoven’s day” at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
2020 Performed at “Beethoven’s 32 Sonatas” project in Birmingham (UK)
2020 Performed at “Chamber Music Festival” at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
2017 Performed at the Piano Recital of Taipei University at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
2017 Participated in NSO 30 Anniversary “840 People Piano Marathon” Concert
2015 Special guest at “The Asia Music Festival" in Taichung, Taiwan
2015 Special guest at "Outstanding Student Concert Across the Taiwan Strait" in Xiamen
2012 Performed Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with WANDS Teenager Orchester in Taipei
Chun-Syuan Wei's impressive achievements and performances attest to his unwavering dedication and passion for music. With each endeavor, he continues to enchant audiences and leave a lasting impression through his exceptional artistry.
