At the Vancouver Playhouse
The Vancouver Chopin Society presents Dang Thai Son - Gold medalist at the 1980 Chopin Competition in Warsaw
In 1980, a relatively unknown pianist from Vietnam stunned the musical world by winning the gold medal at the 10th International Chopin Competition in Warsaw.
Since that eventful year, Dang Thai Son has become much sought after as recitalist, concerto soloist, competition adjudicator as well as master teacher. His students include some of today’s most notable pianists, including Bruce Liu, Kate Liu, Eric Lu, Tony Yang, and JJ Bui.
Dang Thai Son has performed under the direction of conductors such as Sir Neville Marriner, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Pinchas Zukerman and Ivan Fischer. Since winning the Chopin Competition, he has maintained a close connection with Poland. In 2005, he was the only guest artist at the Opening Gala of the 15th International Chopin Competition. In 2018, Poland’s Ministry of Culture awarded him the Gloria Arts Gold Medal for Merit to Culture.
A prolific recording artist with an extended discography, Dang has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon, Melodiya, Polskie Nagrania Muza, SONY, Analekta, Victor JVC, as well as the Fryderyk Chopin Institute.
Don’t miss the first appearance under the auspices of The Vancouver Chopin Society of one of today’s most revered artists.
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