Hanzhi Wang will present her debut concert at the Met Gallery Astor Chinese Garden Court on October 10, 2025 at 6:PM. For her Met debut, Wang will present a recital of new and original compositions. She will perform works by Danish composer Martin Lohse alongside pieces by Wang herself, which tell of her hometown of Suzhou, China.

Hanzhi was the first accordionist to win Young Concert Artists International Auditions, was named Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month,” and was featured on WQXR Radio’s Young Artists Showcase.

Composers Martin Lohse, James Black, and Sophia Gubaidulina have written and dedicated works to her. Her awards include first prize in the 40th Castelfidardo International Accordion Competition in Italy.

Hanzhi earned her Bachelor’s degree at the China Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. She completed her Master’s degree and Soloist Diploma at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen with the renowned accordion professor Geir Draugsvoll, where she also served as an assistant teacher at the Academy.

Upcoming recitals include the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota and a concert with YCA saxophonist, Steven Banks, at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.

Hanzhi has appeared as soloist with the Oregon Music Festival, Victoria Symphony, Cantori, Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Iris Orchestra, and with the Hawaii Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, and Reno Chamber Orchestra.