SWEDISH-CHINESE PIANIST DAVID HUANG rose to national prominence after winning the Solistpriset in 2014, Sweden’s most prestigious competition for classical musicians. Two years earlier, in 2012, he became the first Swedish pianist ever to win a piano competition in Russia, taking first prize at the Vera Lothar-Schevchenko International Piano Competition. These achievements marked the beginning of a rapidly expanding career, and he was subsequently appointed Artist in Residence at Sveriges Radio P2, where he quickly established himself as one of the most distinctive voices of his generation.
Renowned for his intensely personal and emotionally charged artistry, Huang is a frequent guest with major symphony orchestras and concert halls across Europe. His work encompasses an exceptionally broad repertoire, spanning canonical literature and contemporary music alike, with a particular focus on close collaboration with living composers.
A committed advocate for rethinking how classical music is presented today, Huang founded the concert series Förstaparkett in 2016, curating high-level chamber music performances in intimate, unconventional settings. The success of the series inspired him to co-found Gränslandet – Symfonisk Fest in 2018 together with conductor Christian Karlsen, establishing one of Sweden’s foremost classical music festivals dedicated to engaging younger audiences.
From 2017 to 2018, Huang served as Artist in Residence at Östgötamusiken, and 2019-2025 he has held the same position at Vara Concert Hall, where his work included numerous large-scale and experimental projects. His career has also featured extensive touring across Europe and appearances at major international concert venues, including the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
David Huang pursued his studies at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm under Professor Stefan Bojsten, at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo with Professors Jiri Hlinka and Håvard Gimse, and completed his Soloist Diploma at Edsberg Castle under Professor Mats Widlund. Alongside his performing career, he is an active educator who regularly gives masterclasses and guest lectures at leading Scandinavian music institutions.
