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Chan Wai Man, a distinguished pianist and music educator, presents the 'Friends of Music' Concert. A graduate of the Macao Polytechnic Institute's Music Education program, Chan furthered his piano studies at Wright State University in the USA with a scholarship from the Macao Foundation, Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao, and the university itself. His illustrious career spans performance, education, and arts administration.
Chan began learning piano, double bass, and wind instruments at age twelve with church support. He holds the ARSM Piano Performance certificate and a preliminary organ performance certificate. His mentors include Mr. Chen Zhengming, Mr. Zhang Hongjin, Ms. Huang Meide from Guangzhou, Professor Li Qi, and the renowned Macao pianist Ms. Liang Jianying.
An active performer, he has appeared as a soloist, accompanist, and conductor in venues across Guangzhou, Xiamen, Dongguan, the USA, Hong Kong, and Macao. As an educator, he has taught at the Macao Polytechnic Institute's Elderly Academy and various local schools, leading choirs to numerous awards.
His accolades include first prize in the Chopin category at the Macao Youth Music Competition, first place in the Mendelssohn category at the All-Macao Youth Music Competition, and second place in the Macao division of the Hong Kong Mozart Piano Competition. He is also an accomplished vocalist, having won top prizes in multiple singing contests.
Chan frequently serves as a judge for singing and piano competitions. He currently holds leadership roles including Chairman of the Macao Piano Association, Vice President of the Macao Arts with Disabilities Association, and Artistic Director of the Macao Lotus Cup Youth Piano Competition.
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