Janelle Fung

Canadian pianist Janelle Fung has performed in concert from coast to coast, notably on tour with Prairie Debut and Jeunesses Musicales Canada. Named “Artist of the Year” by the BC Touring Council in 2014, she has appeared in more than twenty countries across five continents. A passionate chamber musician, Ms. Fung has performed with the Ying Quartet, the New York Woodwind Quintet, Mark Fewer, and Matt Haimovitz.

She is a laureate of numerous national and international competitions, including the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, the OSM Standard Life Competition, and the Canadian Music Competition. Her performances have been broadcast on major Canadian and international radio networks such as CBC, Radio-Canada, Classical 96.3 FM, NPR, and Radio France. Her interest in opera has led to collaborations with Nicole Cabell, Teresa Stratas, and William Warfield. Having completed two national tours as artistic director for Jeunesses Musicales Canada opera productions, she is currently on faculty at the Highlands Opera Studio.

Born in Vancouver, Ms. Fung began piano studies at the age of four. Her principal teachers include Nelita True, Julian Martin, and Marc Durand. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, a Master of Music from the Juilliard School, and a Doctorate from the Université de Montréal. She gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Yamaha Artists.