Paul Ji
Paul Ji (born 14 January 2004) is a Chinese American pianist. Early life. Paul Ji was born in Chicago from a family of Chinese descendants. His mother, Xiaowei Rose Luo, is a professor at INSEAD. Paul Ji started his musical journey when he was just between 4 and 5 years old. His elder sister Esther had a big impact on his interest in piano, as she also played the instrument. At the age of 12, he was under the instruction of Elizabeth Cooper at the prestigious Schola Cantorum in Paris, then at École Normale de musique de Paris  with teacher Jean-Bernard Pommier. He currently lives in Fontainebleau, France. Paul Ji is also a Steinway artist. Competitions and awards. Prodiges. In 2019, he won the Prodiges Season 6 competition. In the semi-final, he played the Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, moving to the finals where he played Chopin's Polonaise No. 6 Opus 53. He won the competition and was awarded the trophy from concert pianist Lang Lang, with prize money of 10 thousand euros. He was awarded distinction of "Bellifontain d’honneur" from the mayor of Fontainebleau. Albums. Paul has recently released his album "Piano" by  Warner Classics, after his win in Prodiges. He has also accompanied Sarah Brightman in her album "France."