Paul Ji

Paul Ji (born 14 January 2004) is a Chinese American pianist.

Paul Ji
Paul Ji wins Prodiges 2019
Born (2004-01-14) January 14, 2004
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
AwardsWinner of the International Steinway Competition 7 times between 2010 and 2018
Berlin Rising Stars Grand Prix
Prodiges Saison 6
Distinction of Honorary Bellifontain
Musical career
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Websitepaulji.com

Early life

Paul Ji was born in Chicago[1] from a family of Chinese descendants. 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.[5]

He currently lives in Fontainebleau, France.[6]

Paul Ji is also a Steinway artist.[7]

Competitions and awards

Prodiges

In 2019, he won the Prodiges Season 6 competition.[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 distinction of Bellifontain d’honneur from the mayor of Fontainebleau.[10]

Albums

Paul has recently released his album Piano by Warner Classics, after his win in Prodiges.[11][12] He has also accompanied Sarah Brightman in her album France.[13]

References
  1. "Piano - Prodiges Saison 6 | Warner Classics". www.warnerclassics.com. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  2. "Xiaowei Rose Luo - Faculty Profile". INSEAD. 2015-09-17. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  3. "Bio – Paul Ji". Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  4. "Paul («Prodiges») : «J'aimerais intégrer la Royal Academy of Music de Grande-Bretagne»". tvmag.lefigaro.fr. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  5. "Paul («Prodiges») : «J'aimerais intégrer la Royal Academy of Music de Grande-Bretagne»". tvmag.lefigaro.fr. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  6. admin, About. "LIMNEWS：Paul Ji, winner of "Prodigies": "I will release an album in 2020" – Paul Ji". Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  7. "Paul Ji - Steinway & Sons". www.steinway.com. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  8. "Prodiges: Paul, 15 ans, remporte la finale de la saison 6". BFMTV (in French). Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  9. Mermin, Isabelle (26 November 2020). "« «Prodiges» de retour pour une édition festive »". tvmag.lefigaro.fr. Retrieved 18 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "De Chicago à Fontainebleau, l'incroyable parcours de Paul Ji, gagnant de l'émission «Prodiges»". leparisien.fr (in French). 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  11. "Piano - Prodiges Saison 6 | Warner Classics". www.warnerclassics.com. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  12. "Prodiges: Paul, 15 ans, remporte la finale de la saison 6". BFMTV (in French). Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  13. "Sarah Brightman lance l'album France porté par le duo avec Florent Pagny". Concertlive.fr actualité concerts et festivals (in French). 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
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