XXIX International Chopin Festival
"Lato z Chopinem"
named after Barbara Hesse-Bukowska
Busko-Zdrój, July  17-21, 2024  

Ryan Phuan Yanming, 10, aspires to be a concert pianist in future.

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Ryan's prodigious talent is developed under the tutelage of Ms Christine Gan Siew Hui since the age of 6. This has led to many performances on the world stage, such as the Carnegie Hall in New York, Opera Bastille in Paris, Sala Dei Notari in
Perugia Italy, Moscow, London, Newcastle (UK), Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Hualian in Taiwan and Singapore.

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At the Chopin Memorial Prizes 2017 Hong Kong -International Piano Open Competition in August 2017; Ryan was awarded the following prizes 1st prize in the Chopin Waltz Open Category; 2nd prize in the Chopin Impromptu Open Category;
2nd prize in the Tchaikovsky Open Category and 2nd prize in the Children’s Category.
Ryan was featured in the “Rising Stars Series” at the Music Fest Perugia, Italy in July 2017. He debut the Haydn Piano Concerto in D major with the Brunensis Virtuosi Orchestra. He also performed a solo repertoire at the festival.

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Ryan was invited to participate in the XIV Vladimir Spivakov Moscow Meet Friends International Festival in June 2017. He performed at the Museum of Russian Impressionism and Boesendorfer Loft.

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Ryan performed at the Carnegie Hall in November 2016 after he was awarded the FIRST PRIZE Winner and BEST CHOPIN PERFORMANCE Special Prize at the "Golden Classical Music Awards" International Competition.

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At the “eMuse” Music Competition 2016 in Greece, Ryan was the overall Winner of Category A for all instruments.
Ryan was awarded the "BEST PERFORMER" at the 6th Asean International Chopin Piano Competition held in Kuala Lumper on December 2015.

Aside from competitions, he enjoys performing in projects such as the Singapore Rhapsodies at the Singapore National Gallery and National Museum. He also gives back to the society by performing at the Alexandra Hospital for the staff and patients.