CHARLOTTE FLORENCE DENG

Charlotte Florence Deng, born in 2013, is a bright and talented young musician. She has come to deeply appreciate that music is the true expression of the soul. Currently pursuing her piano studies under the guidance of Ms. Cindy Liu and Dr. Sun Sung Kong at KL Piano Academy, Charlotte has demonstrated remarkable potential. Her performances, marked by natural artistry and emotional depth, have earned her recognition as a promising young pianist.

Accomplishments

2025

• 3rd Prize in the Junior Division of the Sixth Canadian Chopin Piano Competition

• Invited to perform at the Chopin Marathon Concert on Chopin’s birthday anniversary

2024

• 1st Place in the Youth 10–12 Division of the Gustav Mahler Prize International Piano Competition

• 1st Place and Best Chopin Performance Award at the Vancouver International Music Festival, presented by Professor Jerome Lowenthal

• 2nd Place in the Chamber Music category at the Vancouver International Music Festival

• 2nd Place and the Audience Favorite Award in the Youth 10–13 Division at the 10th Seattle International Piano Competition

• 2nd Place in the Professional Artist 13–17 Division of the VIVACE International Piano Competition

• Performed Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the West Coast Symphony Orchestra

• Invited to perform at the Vancouver Chopin Society’s Christmas concert

• Awarded the Global Outstanding Young Artist Award 2024 by GOCCA

2023

• Invited by pianist Ilana Vered to perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with a symphony orchestra in Italy

2022

• Performed at MusicFest Canada during the 50th Anniversary Season of the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra, earning recognition as one of the most talented young pianists for the National Gold Standard

• Invited by the Canada International Arts & Music Society to perform at the Spirit of Giving Fundraising Concert and Sound of Love Charity Concert

2021

• 3rd Place in the Pacific Rim International Competition

2020

• 2nd Place in the Junior Division of the Steinway Piano Competition

2019

• Canadian Young Artist Standards of Excellence Award

Charlotte has also been a dedicated pianist, cellist, and singer with the RDYO Youth Orchestra and the Vancouver Bach Choir for several years. She formed a family chamber music ensemble with her brother and sister, showcasing her passion for collaborative music-making.