Join one of the world’s leading classical accordion virtuosos for a recital amid the tranquil splendor of The Met’s Astor Chinese Garden Court.

Friday, October 10, 2025
6:00 and 7:30PM
The Met Fifth Avenue
Free with Museum admission
Gallery 217, The Astor Chinese Garden Court

Hanzhi Wang is leading her instrument’s resurgence onto the world’s largest classical music stages.

For her Met debut, Wang presents a recital of new and original compositions in Astor Chinese Garden Court. Enter the world of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytales with works by Danish composer Martin Lohse alongside pieces by Wang herself, which tell of her hometown of Suzhou, China.

A groundbreaking artist, Hanzhi was the first accordionist to win Young Concert Artists International Auditions, the first to be named Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month,” and the first solo accordionist on WQXR Radio’s Young Artists Showcase. She has performed in the U.S. from coast to coast including UC Santa Barbara’s Lively Arts and The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. Composers Martin Lohse, James Black, and Sophia Gubaidulina have written and dedicated works to her. Her awards include the Ruth Laredo Prize, and a career development award from YCA, and first price in the 40th Castelfiadardo International Accordion Compeition 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.