Biography
Pianist Luu Hong Quang was born on October 10, 1990, in Hanoi, Vietnam. He is an outstanding piano talent of Vietnam and Australia, highly appreciated by Vietnamese and international experts for his skillful performance techniques and impressive, emotional performance style. Luu Hong Quang studied at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, the Australian International Conservatory of Music, and University of Montreal, Canada. During his performance career, he had opportunities to perform with famous Vietnamese orchestras and many countries worldwide. He is also honored to win many prestigious awards in international piano competitions and noble awards from State of Vietnam.
Early Years (1990 - 1996)
Pianist Luu Hong Quang grew up in a well-to-do family and had a tradition of education for generations. His father is Associate Professor - Doctor - Distinguished Artist Luu Quang Minh, former Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Academy of Music. His mother is businesswoman Phan Hong Chau, former Director of Hy Vong Tourism and Service Joint Stock Company. Luu Hong Quang has always been trained and molded from his young age.
Early School Years (1996)
In 1996, Luu Hong Quang passed the entrance exam to the piano department of the Vietnam National Academy of Music and studied in the class of Professor - Doctor - People's Teacher Tran Thu Ha. Under the guidance of a dedicated teacher, Luu Hong Quang's playing technique is increasingly perfect.
University Years (2007)
In 2007, Luu Hong Quang received a full scholarship from the Australian International Conservatory of Music to study University here. Along with the knowledge he has cultivated while studying in his home country, the young artist's level has become more and more skillful and sublimated under the guidance of Professor Kyunghee Lee at the Australian International Conservatory of Music.
Prestigious Awards (2007-2011)
During this time, Luu Hong Quang began to reap prestigious awards in piano competitions in Australia, such as First prize in piano competitions organized by Sydney Eisteddfod, including Kawai Piano Award, Chopin Piano Award, 19th Century Piano Award, Piano Recital Award; First prize in Australia-wide Lev Vlassenko competition for ages 16-30 (with four extra prizes).
Honor Collaborations (2007-2011)
During this time, he was also honored to perform with many famous orchestras such as Hanoi Symphony Orchestra, Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra from Florence (Italy), Symphony Orchestra Queensland (Australia), KOZY Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Orchestra (Sydney), Wuhan Symphony Orchestra (China).
Great Teacher, Professor - People's Artist Dang Thai Son (2011)
In 2011, Luu Hong Quang had the opportunity to meet Professor - People's Artist Dang Thai Son when he received a full scholarship from the Kirishima International Music Festival, Japan. In addition to the opportunity to work and learn from the famous artist, he also had a performance at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall.
Duet perform with Professor - People's Artist Dang Thai Son (2013)
Then, in 2013, Luu Hong Quang was honored to be invited by Professor - People's Artist Dang Thai Son to duet perform in the concert: "Dang Thai Son - New Sound in 20th Century" taking place on the evening of 4th December 2013 at the Hanoi Opera House. The concert included works by composers in the world in the early of 20th century and some contemporary works by Vietnamese authors.
Master Degree (2014-2015)
in 2014, Luu Hong Quang started a new journey in his learning path when he studied for a Master's degree in performing at the University of Montreal, Canada, under the tutelage of Professor - People's Artist Dang Thai Son. Here, under the guidance of the respected teacher, his music vision became more and more open, and his performance technique became more and more perfect and refined.
Academy of Music and Performing Arts - AMPA (2015)
After graduating from the University of Montreal, Canada, Luu Hong Quang returned to Australia. Luu Hong Quang had been a music teacher at University and Master's degree, majoring in Solo and Chamber music, Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA), Sydney, Australia since 2015.
A new milestone in New Zealand (2024)
In 2024, pianist Luu Hong Quang started studying for his Doctorate of Music with Professor Jian Liu at Victoria University’s School of Music with the emphasis on the 2nd volume “Italy” from Liszt’s “Years of Pilgrimage”.
Album Liszt 12 Transcendental Studies (2024)
Also in 2024, pianist Luu Hong Quang released the album Liszt 12 Transcendental Studies under the Rattle label for the first time. Significantly, the album was recorded in Raiding, Vienna, where Liszt was born. It is also the result of great encouragement from his teacher, Prof. Margaret Hair, producer Paul Carasco, Prof. Jack Richards, and especially his family.
Music if life
With a great passion for music, Quang has diligently pursued this career. From his point of view, what matters is living within the sounds, giving his all, and if given the chance, sharing and contributing a little to the community, bringing a small quantity of joy to life—that is already very fulfilling.
Liszt Vallee d'Obermann
Collaborations
| Year | Orchestra / Ensemble | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Warwick Tyrrell | Back in Bloom |
| 2019 | The Artist Samuel Dharma | The Young Brahms and Schumann |
| 2018 | The French - Vietnamese cultural exchange program in Ceret, France | Classical Concert |
| 2017 | The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Mark Kadin | Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky |
| 2017 | Miri Orchestra & Choir Society (MOC) and Barakh Music in collaboration with SarawakMiri Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism | Classical Concert |
| 2016 | The Wuhan Symphony Orchestra and conductor Stephano Vignati | Classical Concert |
| 2012 | The Vietnam National Academy of Music with conductor Christian Schumann | Asia Orchestra Week |
| 2011 | The Vietnam National Academy of Music with conductor Carlos Lopez | Classical Concert |
| 2011 | The Queensland Symphony Orchestra from Australia with conductor Edward Tchivzhel | Classical Concert |
| 2010 | The Orchestra from Florence, Italy with conductor Lorenzo Skanderberg | Toyota Classic Concert |
| 2010 | The Vietnam Ballet Orchestra with conductor Nguyen Thieu Hoa | Autumn Melodies Concert |
| 2010 | The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Honna Tetsuji | Concert to celebrate 200th Anniversary of Chopin’s birth |
| 2009 | The Metropolitan Orchestra of Australia with conductor Sarah-Grace Williams | Concert Four: Mozart - Beethoven - Schubert |
| 2009 | The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Hidemi Suzuki | A Night of Beethoven |
Sydney Eisteddfod
8 times
Val Tidone Competition
2 times
Lev Vlassenko Competition
1 time
Chopin Piano Competition
1 time
Citta Di Oleggio
1 time
Recitals Australia
1 time
Hanoi Piano Competition
1 time
Euregio Piano Award
1 time
| Year | Awards | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Citta Di Oleggio International Piano Competition - Italy | Second Prize |
| 2015 | International Piano Competition Euregio Piano Award - Germany | Second Prize |
| 2012 | Vietnamese Seed Award 2012 - Vietnam | Winner |
| 2011 | The 7th Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition - Australia | First Prize |
| 2011 | The 7th Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition - Australia | Best performance of Classical Sonata |
| 2011 | The 7th Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition - Australia | Best performance of a work by F. Liszt |
| 2011 | The 7th Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition - Australia | Pnina Salzman Memorial Prize For Chopin |
| 2011 | The 7th Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition - Australia | Best Recital in round 2 |
| 2011 | Labour Medal Third Class - Vietnam | Labour Medal |
| 2011 | Typical Youngster of the Capital City - Vietnam | Winner |
| 2010 | 1st Hanoi International Piano Competition 2010 - Vietnam | Special Prize |
| 2010 | Kawai Piano Award - Australia | First Prize |
| 2010 | 19th Century Piano Competition - Sydney | First Prize |
| 2010 | Chopin Piano Competition - Australia | Second Prize |
| 2010 | the 20th and 21st Century Piano Competition – Australia | Third Prize |
| 2010 | Russian Piano Competition – Australia | Third Prize |
| 2009 | Chopin Piano Competition - Australia | First Prize |
| 2009 | "Badge of Creative Youth" awarded by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. | Badge |
| 2009 | Certificate of Excellence awarded by the Prime Minister - The Government of Socialist Republic of Vietnam. | Certificate of Excellence |
| 2008 | Valtidone International Piano Competition - Italy | Second Prize |
| 2008 | Certificate of Excellence awarded by the Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism | Certificate of Excellence |
| 2008 | Recital Award - Australia | First Prize |
| 2008 | 19th Century Piano Competition - Australia | Third Prize |
| 2007 | Good person with good deeds - Vietnam | Winner |
| 2006 | Typical Vietnamese Youngster - Vietnam | Winner |
| 2006 | The 4th Chopin International Piano Competition - Asia in Tokyo | Special Prize |
| 2006 | Valtidone International Piano Competition - Italy | Third Prize |
