Artist Biography

Embarking on her keyboard studies at the remarkable age of four, Mengwei has shown deep fascination for the Piano. With a realisation of her strong innate talent, her parents then admitted her to the Yamaha Music School of Young Talents in Singapore, where she studied under the guidance of Ms. Goh Shiao Ging, majoring in piano performance. She graduated from Yamaha Music School in 2022, acclaiming the completion of both the Junior Special Advanced Course and Senior Special Advanced Course (SSAC), along with the Yamaha Grade 5 certification.

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In 2019, Mengwei received a scholarship from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore to participate in the Nanyang International Piano Academy (NIPA) in 2020 as an aspiring pianist. She then had the opportunity to study under internationally renowned faculties from renowned conservatories, including Mr Shaun Choo, Professor Claudius Tanski, Professor Nigel Clayton and Mr Loo Bang Hean, further refining her performance skills and development on her musical interpretation.

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She competed in the Yamaha International Piano Competition in 2020 and proceeded to the finals, presenting works from composers such as Robert Schumann (Fantasiestücke Op.12) and Claude Debussy (Arabesque No.1). Her repertoire spans a wide range of styles, reflecting her versatility and deep engagement with classical music.

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Currently, Meng Wei is pursuing her studies at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), where she is enrolled in the Diploma of Music program under the mentorship of Mr. Seet Wen Kai, professor from the School of Young Talents in Singapore. Since 2022, she has been an active collaborator in NAFA, engaging in accompaniment work for students across various disciplines, including Voice, Strings, and Winds. She has participated in numerous performances, including Music Platforms, Library Concerts, Chamber Recitals and external engagements. Today, her involvements in Singapore’s Arts Scene remain.

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Selected Performance Highlights includes: 

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• 7th February 2024: Piano Platform @ Lee Foundation Theatre
  Joseph Haydn: Keyboard Sonata in C major, Hob. XVI:50

• 3rd April 2024: Library Concert @ Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Library
  Robert Schumann: Arabesque in C major, Op.18

• 16th October 2023: Library Concert @ Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Library
  Frederic Chopin: Étude in F major, Op.10 No.8 "Sunshine"

• 30th October 2023: NAFA Chorus Platform @ Lee Foundation Theatre
  (Soprano I), Directed by Lim Yau
  Repertoire: Giuseppi Verdi, Johannes Brahms, Arvo Pärt, Gustav Holst

• 15th-18th July 2024: 11th Singapore International Flute Festival

• Masterclass with Vincent Lucas (Professor at the Paris Conservatoire)
  Piano Accompanist with Flautist Ng Sheng Jun
  Marie Widor: Romance Suite for Flute and Piano, Op.34 No.3

• 9th October 2024: Masterclass with Professor Chen Rueibin, Taiwanese-Austrian Concert Pianist

• Claude Debussy: Etude No.1, Pour les cinq doigts

• 10th March 2025: Piano Platform @ Lee Foundation Theatre

         Maurice Ravel: Sonatine M.40

         II. Mouvement de Menuet

         III. Animé

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Meng Wei's work as a piano accompanist and collaborative artist has been integral to her artistic development. She is dedicated to fostering musical partnerships, supporting fellow musicians, and inspiring future generations of musicians through her pedagogical approach. As a teacher, she imparts her vast knowledge and passion for music to young aspiring pianists, helping them grow both as performers and artists.