Jacky Zhang

Programme

Beethoven: 33 Variations on a waltz by Diabelli, Op.120
Chopin: 24 Preludes, Op.28

Jacky Zhang is a young composer, pianist, songwriter, and producer. He is a year fourth undergraduate student currently studying piano and composition at the Royal College of Music. He has won the first prize of the UK Piano Open International Competition in 2020, Premio Alkan International Piano Competition in 2022, and both Classical and Romantic sections at the Cantù International Piano and Orchestra Competition in 2023. His broad musical interests include conducting, historical performance and music for screen as well.

Jacky was a finalist in the 2024 BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, where he performed alongside the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ben Gernon.