Education
Ruihan Zhang began studying piano at the age of five. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Manhattan School of Music under the guidance of Marc Silverman, receiving full scholarships for both programs. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance at Rutgers University, where she studies with Dr. Min Kwon.
Biography
Pianist Ruihan Zhang has garnered international acclaim for her artistry, lauded as an "excellent pianist with commanding imagination" whose performances exhibit "remarkable depth of musicianship and poise.” Her musical achievements include First Prize at the Across-Pacific Piano Competition and awards at the 2022 Fuchs and 2024 Rutgers Chamber Music Competitions. She has performed on stages across the United States and China, including Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall, Carnegie Hall, Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall, Steinway Hall in New York, and the Shanghai Oriental Art Center.
Ruihan Zhang has performed as a soloist with the New York Youth Symphony, Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra, and MSM Sinfonia/Philharmonia Orchestra. A sought-after artist at international festivals, she has been invited to the Aspen Music Festival, PianoSummer in New Paltz, and the International Holland Music Sessions, performing in major concert halls across Europe and the US. Her artistry has been shaped by mentorships with world-renowned pianists including Richard Goode, Robert McDonald, Ian Jones, and Mikhail Voskresensky.
As an avid chamber musician, Ruihan Zhang has appeared on prominent series including Chamber Music Detroit, the Music Academy of the West, and the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. Her collaborative performances are marked by a deep musical sensitivity and a profound sense of ensemble.