Not Piano Tong Hua

[Eri Pfaff]

ChristinaTong is an active pianist, chamber musician and educator. She holds a Master of Music degree in performance from McGill University, a Bachelor of Music performance degree from the University of Victoria and an associate performance diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is currently faculty member and resident collaborative pianist at the Langley Community Music School. She is also cofounder of Sonorit Duo for cello and piano with celebrated cellist, Judy Lou. Christina has competed and performed in solo, collaborative, and orchestral performances across Canada, winning numerous awards from competitions over the years. Her mentors include renowned pianists Bruce Vogt, Ilya Poletaev and Jane Coop.

Christina has worked with winners and top finalists at Performing Arts BC, Vancouver Kiwanis Festival, Vancouver Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition and Vancouver Area Youth Arts Festival. She has also collaborated with students and colleagues in the Canadian Music Festival debuting Canadian compositions, as well as the Langley Community Music School Scholarship and Awards Festival. She was recently in concert with Sonorit Duo presented by Mzewest Concerts. In addition to performing, Christina enjoys teaching a full studio and coaching chamber music.

The COVID-19 quarantine has left me at home with more time on my hands, which has led me to try out some piano live streaming. I am by no means a professional streamer, and the upcoming jumble of words are a result of my personal experiences and my expeditions into the Google abyss. And now, here are three levels of setup for anyone who might be interested in live streaming piano!...

Han was born in Hamheung, South Hamgyong, Korea, an area now part of North Korea. He began learning the piano and musical composition from his father at the age of 4. He fled south during the Korean War, ending up in Seoul.[2] He was a guest on the classic American game show, I've Got a Secret, hosted by Steve Allen. Han's secret was that, as a young child, he was discovered by Staff Sergeant, JJ "Mike" Egan, during the Korean War and General Samuel E. Anderson arranged a tour at the USA bases in Japan where they raised money for the young child.

Han left South Korea on 1 June 1954.[1] He went to the USA with General Anderson to attend Juilliard, where his teachers included Rosina Lhvinne. In 1965, at 23, he won the prestigious Leventritt Competition.[3]

Han has performed with many of the finest orchestras around the world, among them the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Scottish National Orchestra, Oslo Philharmonic, Monte Carlo Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Polish Radio National Orchestra, Budapest Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Russian National Symphony, among many others. The conductors with whom he has collaborated include Bernard Haitink, Herbert Blomstedt, Edo de Waart, Rafael Frhbeck de Burgos, Charles Dutoit, Lukas Foss, Eugen Jochum, Raymond Leppard, Robert Shaw, Stanisław Skrowaczewski, and David Zinman.

Since his return to South Korea, Han has performed throughout his homeland as a soloist performing with numerous orchestras, among them KBS Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Daegu Philaharmonic Orchestra. As a distinguished chamber musician, Han has been a major participant in the Seoul Spring Festival, as well as collaborating with highly accomplished young musicians.

Han's several recordings include Chopin's Twenty-Four Preludes, Four Ballades and Four Scherzos, eight Sonatas by Beethoven (including the last five), Sonatas by Schubert and Brahms, and a group of shorter piano works under the title "Music I Love To Play". He also has recorded Sonatas for Cello and Piano by Brahms, and Schumann's Fantasy Pieces with cellist Leslie Parnas. The CD titled "The Kennedy White House Concert" (the live concert given at the White House) has been released. In this concert recording Han performed Debussy's "Reflet dans l'eau" and electrifying performance of the Liszt's "Mephisto Waltz". His latest CD released in June 2004 was recorded in Rome. This includes major works by Schumann, Beethoven, and Brahms.

Han went on to teach in the music departments of Indiana University, Illinois State University, University of North Texas and Boston University. He returned to Korea in 2005, where he served first as dean of the college of music and then as chair professor of music at University of Ulsan. He has also served as guest professor at Elisabeth University of Music in Hiroshima, Japan. In March 2007 he began teaching at Suncheon University, Suncheon, Korea.

This program explores opposing pairs of French and German composers of the romantic 19th and early impressionistic 20th centuries. Besides Franz Schubert, none of the composers wrote extensively solely for the combination of violin and piano, but while some chose to espouse formal grace and lyric charm over emotional heroics, others sought to capture the instrumental brilliance of the violin-piano combination in creating deeply impassioned, symphonic style works.

Canadian violinist Jessica Tong has garnered international acclaim as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician, having been described as an "outstanding talent" (Performing Arts in Canada) with "keen sensitivity and receptivity" (Bloomington Herald Times), who "allow[s] us to savour her sense of ardour and intensity, but never at the detriment of her tonal beauty." (ClassiqueInfo France). She has been a top prizewinner at the Eckhardt-Gramatt Competition, the Toronto Symphony, Canadian Music and Yellow Springs International Chamber Music Competitions and has served as first violinist of both the Vinca and Larchmere String Quartets, during which time she was Artist-in-Residence for the Perlman Music Program in Florida, the ProQuartet Odysse Program in France and at the University of Evansville in Indiana. She is currently the Violin Professor at the State University of New York at Fredonia, Chamber Music Director of the Composers Conference at Brandeis University, Artistic Director of Music Beyond the Chamber, and the newly appointed Artistic Advisor to Avaloch Farm Music Institute.

Recorded for YMO's first album, "Yellow Magic Orchestra", released in 1978. This song is very popular among long-time fans. A slow-tempo solo piano version was performed for the first time on "Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano 2022", a worldwide streaming concert in December 2022, and it received a great response. After the concert, we received many requests for the score, and in response to the fan's wishes, Sakamoto prepared it. Please enjoy the solo piano version of "Tong Poo" arranged by Sakamoto in his last moments.

We also sell printed versions of original designs. You can purchase it from "Buyee" Japanese Proxy Service. It will take approximately a month until delivery since we will print and deliver upon submission of order.

Zhi Cheng Tong served as the Chairman for Pearl River Pianos in China and was one of its longest-term employees. The company was established in 1956, and he joined the company just two years later. Mr. Tong made his products among the best known pianos in the world, while maintaining the great responsibility he felt all piano makers should display towards nature for providing the wood to make their instruments. He was a strong supporter of music education and during his 2006 NAMM interview said "Our future is the child we encourage to play today."

Young Steinway Artist Doris Wan Tong Li is a gifted pianist whose captivating performances and profound musicality have captivated audiences worldwide. Born and raised in a musically inclined family, her journey with the piano began at a tender age, revealing a natural talent that would shape her life's path. With unwavering dedication, Doris honed her skills under the tutelage of renowned mentors, immersing herself in the rich tradition of classical music while also exploring various genres and styles. She is gifted in piano and plays the violin at the age of ten and started ballet, contemporary and Chinese dance at the age of three. Recognized for her achievements, Doris has received numerous awards throughout her career, a further testament to her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft.

Beyond her performances, she is committed to sharing her love for music through teaching and inspiring the next generation of musicians. She has also been involved in various charity fundraising concerts throughout her career, along with her she has also been an international volunteer music teacher for several years. She has finished her ARCT diploma and is currently studying LRCM performance and preparing for University auditions. She started teaching piano at the age of 13 and is continuing her career as a teacher to this day. Her students have won many top prizes, including the OYMI International Outstanding Musicians festivals tour chance and the Steinway Piano Competition. Her talent in piano shows her achievements, and she has accomplished many awards and honours. Listed are her most recent accomplishments: first prize at the GOCAA Global Finals in 2018; awarded the 2019 Steinway Young Artist Exemplary Award; awarded the OYMI International Outstanding Musicians Festival Outstanding Instructor from 2018 to this day; won the GOCAA International Piano Competition Excellent Tutor Award from 2020-2022; participated in the Steinway Cup Challenge and have been awarded the final Steinway Cup; opened her first online Non-profit concert in July 14, 2021; and opened her second concert in March 6, 2022. In March 2023, she participated in the 2023 Malaysia Canada International Cultural Arts Education Exchange and was chosen to play with the Malaysia Selangor Philharmonic Orchestra. Doris was also recognized as the 2023 Malaysia Canada Youth Ambassador and the 2023 Malaysia Canada International Outstanding Young Musician. In August 2023, she will participate in the Vancouver Piano Sessions to deepen her musical studies. Doris has a long way and a lot to show to the world.

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