Tuesday Musical Presents James (Zijian) Wei, Piano
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Tuesday, Nov 17, 2026 7:30pm
Location
E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
198 Hill St
Details
Chinese pianist JAMES (ZIJIAN) WEI is a rising star among his generation of pianists.
In 2024, James triumphed as the Mixon First Prize winner in the prestigious Cleveland International Piano Competition, while also securing accolades including the Best Chamber Music Performance Award, the Henle Verlag Urtext Special Prize, the Audience Choice prize, and the Young Judge Prize. He made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2025, where he received multiple standing ovations, and will perform at the Tonhalle in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2026.
