By Foong Pek Yee
foongpekyee@gmail.com.
Oct 12, 2023
MUSIC is central in every culture and transcends time.
It has profound influence on major aspects of life; from character building to health and well being while science continues to discover the many wonders of music.
And the musical journey of concert pianist Lee Jae Phang is testimony.
Lee Jae Phang
Getting his first diploma in piano at the age of 11, he learned the importance of perseverance and commitment at a young age.
Not long after, he went to the United Kingdom(UK) to continue his education.
Under prominent mentors, Lee Jae has gained invaluable guidance, experiences and the many opportunities for him to excel.
Among others, he participated in master classes conducted by renowned pianists like Sir Stephen Hough CBE, members of the Julliard School Faculty and esteemed figures like Philippe Cassard and Michel Beroff.
Winning the Audience Prize and the 1st Beethoven Performance Award in the Beethoven Piano Festival in Altaussee, Austria in 2016 marked a major milestone for him.
Lee Jae has Masters of Music in Performance (MMus) with Distinction from the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, UK and a Fellow of the Royal School of Music (FRSM) with Distinction.
The accomplished Malaysian pianist’s track record at home and abroad speaks volumes.
His influence extends to teaching, conducting lectures and master classes for advanced piano students.
Lee Jae who has ongoing recitals in Yamaha Music Malaysia is known for his impressive Beethoven Piano Sonatas Cycle.
He was a judge for the prestigious Chopin Society of Malaysia’s International Music Competition.
Earlier this year, the distinguished performer , teacher, accompanist and chamber musician was on a concert tour in Phnom Penh, Cambodia organised by the German-Cambodian Cultural Society.
The highlight of the tour was Lee Jae’s piano recital hosted by the German Ambassador .
His passion for Beethoven music is reflected in his comprehensive recording of the composer’s piano sonatas available on his YouTube channel.
He will be conducting a lecture recital in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 29, 2023.
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