Paul Ji | |
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 Paul Ji wins Prodiges 2019 | |
| Born | 2004 (age 19–20) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Awards | Winner of the International Steinway Competition 7 times between 2010 and 2018 Berlin Rising Stars Grand Prix Prodiges Saison 6 Distinction of Honorary Bellifontain |
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| Website | paulji |
Paul Ji (born 2004) is an American pianist.
Paul Ji was born in Chicago. [1] His mother, Xiaowei Rose Luo, is a professor at INSEAD. [2] Paul Ji started his musical journey when he was just between 4 and 5 years old. [3] His elder sister Esther had a big impact on his interest in piano, as she also played the instrument. [4]
At the age of 12, he was under the instruction of Elizabeth Cooper at the prestigious Schola Cantorum in Paris, then at École Normale de musique de Paris with teacher Jean-Bernard Pommier. [4]
He lives in Fontainebleau, France. [5]
Ji is a Steinway artist. [6]
Ji currently attends Yale University. [7]
Played Liszt 2 with the ECSO, conducted by Leandro Silvera, in the Barbican Complex.
On January 2, 2020, he won season 6 of the French classical music talent show Prodiges , for which he was in the musicians category. [8] In the semi-final, he played the Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, moving to the finals where he played Chopin's Polonaise No. 6 Opus 53. [9] He won the competition and was awarded the trophy from concert pianist Lang Lang, with prize money of 10 thousand euros. [8]
He was awarded the distinction of Bellifontain d’honneur from the mayor of Fontainebleau. [10]
Charities and project
Paul Ji regularly played in the palliative care unit of the Fontainebleau hospital, wishing through music to help people in need. [11] In January 2021, he launched the project called "Music for Good" in French: "Musique pour le bien" which aims to share music with people in need, and to encourage other musicians who wish bring change to the world. In the context of the health crisis, he is notably organizing a virtual concert for the New Year. [12] This initiative receives the Khemka award for social impact from Eton College. [13]
Paul has recently released his album Piano by Warner Classics, after his win in Prodiges. [1] [8] He has also accompanied Sarah Brightman in her album France. [14]
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