Jie Zhang

Chinese-Norwegian pianist, member of piano faculty at Norwegian Academy of Music. Hailed as "one of Norway's most promising solo pianists of her generation"; performed with Bergen Philharmonic, Norwegian Radio Orchestra; played Grieg's Piano Concerto at the Constitution Day celebration in Oslo Concert Hall. Gold medal at Princess Astrid International Music Competition — first foreign musician to earn the honor — and named "Most Promising Soloist" by the Norwegian Arts Council.