In the p>1986 Moscow International Piano Competition and the 1987 Santander International Competition in Spain, he was the youngest winner twice. In 1998 and 1992, he won the gold medal in Gina bacall International Competition.
Western media praised him as "only one or two talented pianists can be produced in a century, which can really excite people" and "a generation of favored ones"!
Brief description of artistic history:
Born in Shanghai on October 22nd, 1968;
In September, 1978, he entered the primary school attached to Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and studied under Mr. Jin Dishan.
in September, 1981, he entered the middle school attached to Shanghai Conservatory of Music and studied under teacher Fan Dalei.
In February p>·1985, he won the first prize in the national piano competition (sponsored by the Ministry of Culture);
Tchaikovsky's first piano concerto with the Central Orchestra in November p>·1985;
the first Shanghai solo concert in March p>·1986;
In June p>·1986, he went to Moscow to participate in the 8th Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition and won the bronze medal.
In July p>·1987, he went to Spain to participate in the Santander International Piano Competition and won the fourth prize and the "Young Genius Award"; Graduated from the High School Attached to Shanghai Conservatory of Music in the same year;
In February p>·1988, he went to the United States to study at Brigham Young University;
In June, 1988, he won the gold medal in Gina bacall International Competition.
On October 15th, 1988, he held a solo recital at Lincoln Art Center in new york.
In September, 1989, he went to study at Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, USA, where he studied under Professor Claude Runke.
In July, 1992, he won the gold medal and four special prizes in Sydney, Australia. Recording the "Yellow River" concerto LD and CD;
graduated from Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia in July p>·1993;
In 1994, 6 concerts were toured internationally every year; Recording records for BMG/RCA record company; Organized and planned the "Overseas China Famous Performing Troupe" to perform in Beijing and Shanghai, becoming the largest returned overseas student group since the founding of the People's Republic of China;
In February p>·1997, "Kong Xiangdong Music and Art Center" was established in Pudong;
In September p>·1998, Suzhou Branch of Kong Xiangdong Music and Art Center was established;
In 1998, he was employed as an adjunct professor at Jiangnan University;
In 1999, he was hired as an art consultant of Oriental Education Center; In May 2, he was hired as a visiting professor at Tongji University in Shanghai.
In 2, he was employed as an adjunct professor of Northwest University;
in August p>·2, he was hired as a visiting professor at Xinjiang Normal University;
In October p>·2, he was hired as a visiting professor at Jiangxi Normal University;
In 21, he was hired as a special director of china charity federation; Elected as a member of the All-China Youth Federation and the Standing Committee of the First CPPCC in Pudong New Area;
In June, 21, he was hired as a visiting professor at the Adult Education College of Shenyang Conservatory of Music; Elected as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador;
In August, 21, he founded Confucius Chinese-English School in Qufu, Shandong Province, and served as the school manager and artistic director;
In September, 21, he was elected as a member of the first China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese Youth Committee and vice chairman of the Pudong New Area Youth Federation;
In October p>·21, he was hired as a visiting professor at Qufu Normal University;
In November 21, he was awarded the "21 Health Star" by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority;
In January p>·22, he became the first pianist to play the original piano concerto Yellow River in Taipei.
In March 22, he was hired as a visiting professor at the School of Music of Shanghai Normal University
In April 22, "Kong Xiangdong Music and Art Center" was established in Chengdu;
In September, 22, Kong Xiangdong Music and Art Center was established.
On November 2nd, 22, at the invitation of the Organizing Committee of Shanghai International Arts Festival, 138 teachers and students of Kong Xiangdong Music and Art Center held a "Concert with 1 pianos" in Century Square, Pudong, Shanghai, which was the best concert in the square.
On November 26th, 22, he became the first classical piano artist to sign a contract with Beijing Jiuzhou Yahua Performing Arts Agency.
In December p>·22, he participated in the filming and production of the teaching film "Thomson Simple Piano Course", which was praised and recognized by the American Conservatory of Music;
in January, 23, she was named as one of the "Top Ten Made in Shanghai" people in the fashion selection activity of Shanghai Oriental Weekend and 22HIGH in Shanghai.
On New Year's Eve, 23, the piano piece My Motherland, which was adapted and created, was played in the "Land Convergence" ceremony at the emotional point of CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
International media evaluation:
Those outdated prejudices that Asians can only imitate the surface of music were swept away when they met this artist.
(radiant cultural ambassador, Dü ddeutsche Zeitung, Munich, Germany)
Kong Xiangdong is a pianist with personality. He dares to challenge recognized standards, but he is also proficient in impressionist skills. . . . . . He is a gifted pianist who is a thinker and a performer.
(A wonderful concert by China pianist, Malaga Times, Spain)
He discovered a wide range of timbre changes. Gorgeous and seductive performance. . . . . . And has always maintained his unique style, attracting people's personality characteristics in an extraordinary way. . . . . . Although he is still young, Kong Xiangdong has a strong artistic personality.
(A German and Chopin West German News Times, China)
Whether it is a chord that resounds through the sky; Feather-like soft, sparkling arpeggios; Or exquisite and subtle sound color, all under his flawless control. Besides, Kong Xiangdong can happily immerse himself in the music world and blend in with his music, which is impressive. . . . . . For Kong Xiangdong, what makes him most satisfied should be: winning the hearts of countless piano fans.
(Kong Xiangdong, the king of piano, has won countless hearts. Australian newspaper, Australia)
Kong Xiangdong represents a rare piano school: the one with perfect balance and combination of brain, mind and spiritual realm, and the formidable technology that can express any thought and music. . . . . . And indeed, Kong Xiangdong has that extremely rare X factor that completely distinguishes "great" from "good".
(a recital worth remembering from afar, Business Times, Singapore)
His performance is first-class in every respect. . . From his artistic accomplishment, to the choice of different composers' works, and his extremely sensitive feelings about composers' creative motives. . . All these make me doubt whether the artistic level of young Japanese pianists can be compared with Kong's unparalleled artistic talent in the next few years.
(Kong Xiangdong China pianist in Tokyo Friends of Music magazine, Japan)
Kong Shi is one of the most unique performers. . . His divertimento "Four Seasons" is very touching and subtle. In his hands, music is fantastic.
(literally Tchaikovsky Los Angeles Times)
His enthusiastic and exciting performance proves that he not only has superb technology, but also has a musical soul. . . His name will be kept with us.
(Kong Shi is known as the king of piano, China Daily)
He easily excited the audience with his sense of humor and dazzling skills in Liszt's Spanish Rhapsody and gave them thunderous applause. . . . . . It's really satisfying to hear Mozart played in such a subtle and dexterous way. It's a very successful recording.
(Kong Xiangdong recital, phonograph magazine)