Anya Fang - Piano

Anya Fang is currently a Year 11 Music and Academic Scholar at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. Starting to learn piano at the age of 5, Anya studied with Neville Baird, Melanie Lina and now learns from Michael Endres. She also started violin at the age of 8. In 2021, she was awarded the Under-18 Scholarship Cup in the Christchurch Competitions. In 2022, Anya achieved ATCL with distinction on piano, and then ATCL on violin in 2023. This year Anya has been offered the Junior Pettman music scholarship. Anya is involved in many music groups including orchestra, chamber music, choir, production orchestra, and jazz band. Other hobbies that Anya enjoys is spending time with her brother, Will and biking around Christchurch. This concert is part of the Rising Stars Concert Series 2024. A Tuesday lunchtime concert series that’s encouraging, supporting, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians. For the whole programme visit www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/rising-stars-concert-series-2024/ Become a member of the Concerts for Christchurch Friends or Friends of The Arts Centre to receive special $10 tickets.