SINGAPORE (ANN/THE STRAITS TIMES) – Singaporean pianist Jessie Meng, known professionally as Jessie M, has recently joined the esteemed ranks of Young Steinway Artists, becoming the youngest recipient of this title at just 16 years old. This prestigious recognition, awarded by renowned piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons, places her among a celebrated community of virtuosos […]
Music News - Home-grown pianist Jessie Meng, who goes by the stage name Jessie M, has joined a celebrated community of virtuosos after being named a Young Steinway Artist in January. The 16-year-old Raffles Institution student is the youngest pianist to be selected by famed American. Read more at www.tnp.sg
SINGAPORE Singaporean pianist Wang Congyu was only 16 when he left school to pursue music in Paris. "It was a very bold move and everyone around me was very much against it," says the 30-year-old, who is now based in Reunion Island, which is in the Indian Ocean, close to Africa. He was selected for a scholarship to attend.