Teacher: Zhang Jingjing, China, Beijing

J. S. Bach: Prelude from the English Suite n°3 G minor BWV 808

J. S. Bach: WTC 1: Prelude and Fugue in F major BWV 856

Ruochong Chen, aged 11, started to play and enjoy the piano music before 5 years old. In 6+ years, thanks to the Chinese pianist – teacher Jingjing Zhang’s professional and careful guidance, the little girl has touched various genres of music from Baroque to Modern. Learned piano works mainly focused on Bach/Mozart/Beethoven, some Debussy/Haydn/Chopin works etc. Played Bach’s complete 6 French suites, Italian concerto, 12 Mozart/7 Beethoven/10 Haydn sonatas, Debussy’s complete Suite Bergamasque/Children’s corner/Arabesques etc. Rich experiences on listening classical and other music. Passed the ABRSM7 (Merit) at age 8. 2nd prize in 2020 American music open competition(Beijing) at age 8. 1st prize in 2021 Play Bach competition – Steps to Bach 13yrs group at age 9. 1st prize in 2022 Play Bach competition – Bach Pianist 14yrs group at age 10.