Su Meng (; born 1988) is a
classical guitarist. She was born in
Qingdao, Shandong
Qingdao (, also spelled Tsingtao; , Mandarin: ) is a major city in eastern Shandong Province. The city's name in Chinese characters literally means " azure island". Located on China's Yellow Sea coast, it is a major nodal city of the One Bel ...
. She started studying classical guitar in 1997 under the tuition of
Chen Zhi of the
Central Conservatory of Music
The Central Conservatory of Music () is a prestigious leading public music school of China and a member of Double First Class University Plan and former Project 211. Its campus is in the Xicheng District of Beijing, China, near Fuxingmen Statio ...
. In 2006 she was under full
scholarship
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Scholars ...
of
Manuel Barrueco
Manuel Barrueco (born December 16, 1952) is a Cuban classical guitarist. During three decades of concert performances he has performed and recorded across the United States and has been involved in many successful collaborations. In addition, he ...
of the
Peabody Institute
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of The
Johns Hopkins University
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. She has also performed in a quartet formation with
Wang Yameng,
Li Jie, and
Chen ShanshanFour Angels. Currently she is concertizing as a soloist and also in duo with Wang Yameng, as th
Beijing Guitar Duo
Competitions
*2002: first prize in the 5th Vienna International Guitar Competition.
*2005: first prize in the 48th Tokyo International Guitar Competition
*2006: winner of the first Parkening Young Guitarist Competition
*2006: winner of the first Iserlohn Guitarist Competitio
*2014: Maryland State Art Council's Individual Artist Award in Classical Solo Performanc
*2015: winner of the fourth Parkening Guitar Competitio
Discography
Guitar Concert in Koreab
Four AngelsQuartet, 2006 (Alma Guitar)
MaracaípeBeijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang) (2009), (2010
Latin Grammy
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Nomination for "Maracaípe" by Sergio Assad)
Bach to Tan DunBeijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang) (2011)
CHINA-WESTManuel Barrueco
Manuel Barrueco (born December 16, 1952) is a Cuban classical guitarist. During three decades of concert performances he has performed and recorded across the United States and has been involved in many successful collaborations. In addition, he ...
& Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang)(2014)
Video
(Guitar Concert in Korea - Live)2005 (Alma Guitar)
Guitar Concert in Koreaby
Four AngelsQuartet, 2006 (Alma Guitar)
References
*“她的水平已经不需要我给与什么指导了” —
David Russell—
Classical guitarist
This is a list of classical guitarists.
Baroque (17th and 18th centuries)
19th century
20th century
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See also
* List of flamenco guitarists
References
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*"Ms. Su’s captivating performance of Sergio Assad’s Aquarelle brought out the underlying Samba rhythms in magical fashion" — ClevelandClassical.com
*"having the star potential to serve as inspiration for new generations of guitarists to come.” — Classical Guitar Magazine
*"a meditative and improvisational interpretation full of exquisite rubato and colorful effects...that took my breath away” —SF ClassicalVoice
*"The Beijing Duo’s performance was a model of elegant clarity,sumptuously beautiful tone production, and emotional contrast." —SF Classical Voice
*“我从未想到把钢琴独奏改编成吉他二重奏，竟如此的好听：这张《巴赫到谭盾》的CD碟，记录了我机欣赏的（北京吉他二重奏）的经典。" —
Tan Dun
Tan Dun (, ; born 18 August 1957) is a Chinese-born American composer and conductor. A leading figure of contemporary classical music, he draws from a variety of Western and Chinese influences, a dichotomy which has shaped much of his life and ...
—
Musician Conductorbr>
External links
Maryland Honors 89 Artists for Excellence
Mar 26, 2014
Homepages
Beijing Guitar Duo Meng Su & Yameng Wang
Biographical
Beijing Guitar Duo
Biography
Peabody Institute
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Biography and Photo
(fro
www.almaguitar.com
Other
Jonathan Palevsky interviews the Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang) and their mentor Manuel Barrueco
(March 20, 2010
refPerformance: ''Paganini - Caprice no 24''
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1988 births
Living people
Chinese classical guitarists
Musicians from Qingdao
People's Republic of China musicians
Women classical guitarists
21st-century guitarists
21st-century women guitarists