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Sitong Meng's journey through the world of classical piano is a testament to her dedication, talent, and the diverse educational experiences that have shaped her musical artistry. Born in 1995, her early initiation into piano at the age of five set the foundation for a promising career in music. Her scholarship to the Royal Northern College of Music from 2013 to 2019 for both her BMus (Hons) and MMus (Hons) programs marks a significant chapter in her development as a pianist.

Sitong graduated from the middle school affiliated with the Shenyang Conservatory of Music, where she studied under Danwen Wei, a pianist taught by Horowitz. Her talent was evident in China, showcased by her performance of a Mozart piano concerto with an orchestra at the Perugia Music Festival in Italy. She also participated in notable concerts, including the 60th-anniversary concert of the Shenyang Conservatory of Music, the Franz Liszt 200th Memorial Concert at the Shenyang Conservatory, and the Future Star Concert at Liaoning Theatre. Additionally, she was invited to perform at the closing ceremony of the Beijing International Music Festival.

International Chamber Series 1

October 4, 2024

7:30 PM

Sitong Meng, piano

In September 2018 Sitong successfully passed the audition exam for the Accademia Pianistica Imola in Italy, where she studied with Jin Ju and Stefano Fiuzzi. In 2023, Sitong began her doctoral degree at West Virginia University under the guidance of Dr. Lucy Mauro. In 2024 she transferred to the University of North Texas to continue her doctoral degree with Dr. Pamela Mia Paul.

Sitong has showcased her talents through solo recitals at Manchester’s St Ann’s Church and performed Rachmaninoff Preludes as part of the Russian Music Festival at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. She also collaborated with her piano duo partner at the RNCM Chamber Music Festival.

She has achieved remarkable milestones, including being chosen as a finalist in the RNCM concerto auditions in 2014 and 2015 and the winner in 2016. Following her victory, she performed Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the RNCM Symphony Orchestra in May 2017.

Sitong's talent has been recognized globally, as she reached the finals of the Maria Canals International Piano Competition and made it to the semi-finals in the Jaén International Piano Competition in 2019. In 2023 she was selected for the Teresa Carreño International Master Piano Competition.