Up Close 2009-05-17 Pianist Chen Sa

Chen Sa, one of the most prominent pianists in China

Chen Sa is one of the most prominent pianists in China. Starting from a young age, she tried everything possible to become a great piano player. Even in her early learning days, she practiced the piano endlessly to master technical skills. Today, she still practices everyday. As a young child, she met a prestigious professor, Mr. Dan Zhaoyi, who took her on as his student. It has been an important relationship - he appreciates her talent and finds Chen Sa different from his other students.

After she won first prize in a nationwide piano competition, she saw the opportunity to make her debut in the international arena. With her subsequent success at the Leeds Competition, she chose to further improve her skills and study in the U.K. At present, she performs more than 60 concerts around the world each year, entertaining people from all over the globe.

Chen Sa, one of the most prominent pianists in China

Her dedication to music and her musical style reflects her own unique life philosophy. She does not like to follow trends and enjoys visiting museums and galleries in her spare time because she believes these activities will be helpful in her practice and her understanding of music creation. In our studio, she shared her understanding and life philosophy with our studio audience. Join us on Up-Close on Feb.22 to learn more about Chen Sa's life stories.