This recital presents a captivating blend of Classical elegance, Romantic depth, and poetic complexity. The program opens with Mozart’s Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 570, a work that exemplifies his mastery of clarity and grace, balancing lively dialogue with introspective moments. Next, Rachmaninov’s Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42 takes the listener on an emotional journey, as the composer transforms the Baroque theme into a vivid display of virtuosity and lush harmonic textures. The program concludes with Schumann’s Davidsbündlertänze, a collection of 18 character pieces that evoke the contrasting spirits of the composer’s dual personas, showcasing both the introspective and exuberant sides of Schumann’s musical genius.

Ming-Hang Zhang 

Born in Shenyang, Ming-Hang made her concerto debut in Perugia when she was fifteen. She won first prize in the Concert Artist International Virtuoso Competition and was invited to perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York. She has also performed as a soloist in the "Pianists: Start the Revolution with Me" and "Scriabin 100* Anniversary: Complete Piano Sonatas" series at NEC's Jordan Hall in Boston. She recently performed Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with Shenyang Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Danwen Wei in Shengjing Grand Theater in China. She was invited to participate in 2023 Fontainebleau Music Festival in France with full scholarship and to give performances as a soloist and chamber musician at the Chapelle de la Trinité. She studied with Hung-Kuan Chen and Bruce Brubaker at the New England Conservatory for her Bachelor's degree, with Nelita True at the Eastman School of Music for her Master's degree. She obtained the Artist Diploma at the Montreal Conservatory and at the Royal College of Music studying with André Laplante and Dmitri Alexeev. She is currently working as the Artistic Director of the Northern International Music Festival in Shenyang.