Official Appointment
Steinway Artist
Wenting Shi has been officially appointed as a Steinway Artist, joining a prestigious roster of the world's most celebrated pianists.
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Release Date: April 24, 2026
Solo Album under Naxos
Wenting has completed the recording of her solo album under the prestigious Naxos label at the renowned Nichols Hall in Evanston, Illinois, USA. The recording presents selected rare and significant piano works by Franz Liszt. The official release date is April 24, 2026.
[ LEARN MORE ]2023 Fellow in Classical Music
Luminarts Cultural Foundation, 2023
The Luminarts Cultural Foundation cultivates Chicago's vibrant arts community by supporting exemplary young artists through its competitive programs that offer financial awards, artistic opportunities, and mentoring that bridge the gap between education and career. Fellows receive continued support from the foundation through professional development, performance opportunities, and additional project grant funding. "... Wenting Shi, a doctoral piano student of James Giles, have been named 2023 Fellows in Classical Music by the Luminarts Cultural Foundation with a $10,000 award. ..."
[ READ MORE ]First Prize
Thaviu-Isaak Piano Competition 2023
Wenting received the First Prize at the Thaviu-Isaak Piano Competition 2023.
[ READ MORE ]Berlin, 17 June 2022
June 2022, Artur Schnabel Prize
Click here for the live performance from the Prize Winner's Concert on 17 June, 2022.
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