Fergus Kwan is a concert pianist and composer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. As an undergraduate at the University of British Columbia, Fergus double-majors in Piano Performance and Composition. He has studied with Dr. Corey Hamm, Dr. Henri-Paul Sicsic, Prof. Rena Sharon, Master Kristy Mo, Dr. Jennifer Butler, and Prof. Serra Hwang, and has participated in masterclasses with established musicians, including Prof. Jon Kimura Parker, Dr. Henry Kramer, Ilana Vered, and Nelson Goerner.
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A passionate performer, Fergus enjoys performing various repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary music. He has given recitals for the Vancouver Chopin Society and the Vancouver Westcoast Music Society, as well as making appearances in notable music events, including the Five Piano Fantasy concert at the Chan Centre, the VSO Day of Music, and Robson Square’s Summer Pop-Up Concert. He has also performed with orchestras, including the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and in various countries across Europe and North America.
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As a composer, Fergus has created notable works such as “after hours,” “Three Character Pieces,” and “To Them.” These compositions have been performed at the UBC Premiere Concert and ChamberFest by esteemed musicians and made appearances in various competitions and recitals. He has also orchestrated and performed Alexina Louie’s Memories in an Ancient Garden with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra.
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Fergus has won several awards for his performances, including at the Canadian Music Competition, Vancouver Westcoast Music Society, Pacific Youth International Competition, Architecture of Music Competition, and Elevato International Piano Competition. He has also won the award for Best Performance of a work by Chopin, given by the Vancouver Chopin Society, and the Best Performance of Jordan Nobles’ “The Architect’s Dream,” given by the Architecture of Music Competition.
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Apart from being a pianist and composer, Fergus enjoys a variety of hobbies, including chess and speedcubing.
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