Deeply expressive and musically gifted young pianist Christina Sung, age 15, will present a performance featuring works by a diverse range of composers, including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Scriabin, and Shostakovich. This complete cycle of the program explores a variety of musical styles, from the Baroque and Classical periods, through Chopin’s romantic passion, to the dramatic virtuosity in the music of Scriabin and Shostakovich. This Forum recital offers a special preview of the repertoire Christina will perform as an official competitor at the upcoming 2026 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, providing audiences with an intimate opportunity to experience her interpretations before she steps onto the international stage.

Christina, a recipient of the Chopin Foundation Scholarship, won the Steinway & Sons Special Award at the 2024 Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition. She is a top prize winner at the 2024 Philadelphia International Piano Competition, and the 2023 and 2024 Music Teachers National Association National Finals. She was also awarded the Grand Prize in the 11th Edition of the ENKOR International Music Competition. Christina has claimed First Place in numerous competitions, including the Emory University Young Artist Piano Competition, the International Keyboard Odyssiad® Concerto Competition, and the MTNA Division Competitions for three consecutive years, among many others. Her performances have aired on Classical 89 FM and ABC4 Television. Christina studies under the tutelage of Puffin crowd favorite, pianist Charlotte Hu.

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