Sun Jiyi
Piano

Jiayi Sun, was born on Nov.23, 1989 in Shenyang. She began learning to play Piano when she was 4 years old. At the age of 5 and 6, she learned to play Piano from Lang Lang and his father Lang Guoyin. From 6 years old till now, she has been student under guidance of Professor Zhao Pingguo. Jiayi Sun took a part in Piano competition for the 1st time when she was 6 and half years old. At that competition (BEIJING HOPE CUP PIANO CONTEST),she obtained the 1st place in group 4.

In 1999, because of her excellent result in the entrance examination, she was enrolled by Primary School Attached to THE CETRAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. In the same year, she attended SINO-FRANCE 6 CLASS MI-DUO PIANO COMTEST and gained the 1st prize. In 2000, she participated in CHINA SINGHAI CUP CHILDREN PIANO COMPETITION and again won 1st place in Professor Group. In 2001, owning to her outstanding accomplishment, she was recommended for admission by THE MUSIC SCHOOL ATTACHED TO THE CENTRAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.

In 2002, she attended ST. PERTERSBURG FOURTH SESSION INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN PIANO "A STEP TO MASTER" COMPETITION in Russia and got 1st prize in the Group of children aged from 12 to 16 years old. At 12 years old, she cooperated with St. Petersburg Canberra Symphony Orchestra for the 1st time in the competition to perform Grieg a-minor Piano Concerto.

In 2003, at the invitation of Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra, she performed Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.1 and Grieg a-minor Piano Concerto with Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra.

In 2004, she took a part in THE FOURTH MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL PREDERICK CHOPIN COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PIANISTS and was awarded the 1st prize again. In addition, she played Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 Op.11 together with Moscow Chopin Music Conservatory Orchestra in this Competition.

On Oct.22, 2004, her 1st Piano Solo Recital was successfully held in Liaoning grand Theater in her home town Shenyang. Cooperated with Liaoning Symphony Orchestra, she played Chopin Piano concerto No.1 on Nov. she gave concert in the auditorium of THE CENTRAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. At the relevant invitation, she gave concert in Paris Cantorum Music Conservatory as well as in the Poland Embassy in France on Nov.27, 2004. Invited by Liaoning provincial government and Cultural Department, she participated in the 2005 New Year Music Concert on Dec.30 and gave performances.

In 2005, she has accepted by Juillliard Pre-College, and study there for 1 year. In 2006, she starts study with Mr. Chengzong Yin. On Sep. she went to Japan and gives 6 recitals in 6 different cities.

In 2007, she has accepted by THE CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, and study with Mr. Robert McDonald till now.

In 2010, she has been invited by Mr. Tan Dun to play his piano concerto The Banquet with China youth Symphony at Shanghai World Expo, and Shanghai Grand Theater, conducted by Tan Dun.

On Jan. 2011, she has been invited to play Mr. Tan Dun's The Banquet again, with Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra at Xi'an, Conducted by Tan Dun. In May. She has been invited by Kawai Piano Company, gives 4 solo recitals in German.