Soloist: Cecilia Chow – Chopin Etude

The Mississauga Symphony is thrilled to welcome acclaimed pianist Cecilia Chow for a performance of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, featured as part of The Ravel Experience – A Mayor’s Concert, on Saturday, November 29 at 8 PM. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of music and mingling. Tickets are on sale now — click the button below to purchase.

Cecilia Chow, born and raised in Hong Kong, is quickly gaining recognition for her expressive and sincere artistry. Her performances have taken her across Asia, Europe, and North America, with appearances at venues such as the Guangzhou Opera House, Harris Concert Hall, and Hong Kong City Hall. 

Chow has been a prizewinner in numerous competitions, including the Internationaler Deutscher Klavierwettbewerb, Steinway & Sons Piano Competition, and Canadian Chopin Piano Competition. She has participated in major festivals such as the Aspen Music Festival, Bowdoin International Music Festival, and Porto Pianofest, where she was an Artist in Residence. 

A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Northwestern University, and the Glenn Gould School, she is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Music (interprétation piano) at the Université de Montréal under Henry Kramer. Her major teachers include John Perry, Alan Chow, Sylvia Wang, and Ann Schein. Her playing is noted for its lyrical sensitivity and genuine depth of expression.