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KaJeng Wong

Praised for his original programming and exceptional musicianship, KaJeng was the winner at the Alaska International Piano E-Competition and the Maria Canals International Piano Competition, as well as receiving critical reviews at the Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, Liszt-Utrecht International Piano Competition and Johann Sebastian Bach Competition.
He received a commendation by the Hong Kong government and has been selected to represent Hong Kong at multiple international platforms, performing at Esplanade in Singapore, Shanghai Concert Hall, Palau de la Musica Catalana, Cremona Musica. The featured documentary about his growth, “KJ: Music & Life”, was awarded Best Documentary at the Golden Horse Awards.
Besides his activities as a performer, he is often invited to participate in collaborative projects involving modern dance and theatres. Recently serving as Artist-in-residence at Zuni Icosahedron, they forged an ongoing relationship experimenting various productions reinventing the presentation of classical music on stage.
In 2020, KaJeng’s debut CD, “Seasons of Life” was released under the Ginger Muse label with critical acclaim while “God Pray Love” created a legendary following online and “Mostly Bach, All Mozart” is released in 2024.
At Music Lab, he built a creative hub where he can curate concerts of unconventional forms and ideas. Over the years, he has already presented solo programmes exploring themes such as“Tribute to Death”, “Fast & Difficult”, “Ex Nihilo”, “Five Elements”; chamber programmes such as “Freedom of Shadows”, “Beloved Clara”, “So French”. As a creative force, Music Lab has grown its own festival, celebrating artists with creative thoughts and promoting cultural talents of Hong Kong.

After studies with Nancy Loo and Gabriel Kwok in Hong Kong, KaJeng furthered his training under Prof. Emile Naoumoff at the Indiana University. Under the guidance of Prof. Ronan O’Hora with full scholarship, he graduated as an Artistic Diploma candidate at Guildhall School of Music & Drama with distinction, where he was also a Junior Fellow. With Prof. Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist, KaJeng served as Artist in Residence at the Ingesund Piano Center. KaJeng is also on the roster of Talented Unlimited in the UK and received further guidance from Prof. Naum Grubert at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.