Esme Wong

Hailing from Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysian classical pianist Esme Wong is a highly accomplished pianist, vocal coach, and chamber musician. Recognized by The Dallas Morning News as an "adept collaborator... with vibrant urgency," she has performed on prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall’s SongStudio with Renée Fleming, the Dresden Kulturpalast, and the Dallas Winspear Opera House. Upon relocating to Germany, she quickly won an audition to join the artistic team at Landesbühnen Sachsen as Korrepetitorin (Opera Coach), and she has worked with world-renowned classical icons such as Dame Sarah Connolly, Graham Johnson, and Martin Katz.

Wong’s extensive leadership footprint includes serving as Music Director for Nashville Opera’s Mary Ragland Emerging Artist Program and Assistant Conductor with the Red River Lyric Opera, alongside work for The Dallas Opera. Her exceptional trajectory began early: she earned her Trinity College London Licentiate Diploma at just 14, joined the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra at 16, and was one of only five musicians worldwide awarded a full scholarship to study at the United World College of the Adriatic in Italy under the Trio di Trieste. She holds a Master of Music from the University of North Texas and continuously blends her Sarawakian roots with high-profile global performance, collaboration, and cultural advocacy.

Hello everyone,

I'm Esme Wong, a Malaysian pianist with over 19 years of teaching experience in Malaysia, USA and Germany. I offer lessons in English, Mandarin, and German. I began piano at age 3 and have been deeply passionate about music ever since. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and levels, from young beginners to adult learners. My teaching style is flexible and tailored to each student's goals, focusing on creativity, technique, ear training, theory, and sight reading.I also prepare students for graded exams through Trinity College London and ABRSM syllabuses.

Education & Experience Highlights:

Solorepetitorin at Landesbühnen Sachsen

M.M. in Collaborative Piano, University of North Texas (USA)

B.A. in Music, Luther College, Iowa (USA)

United World College Scholar, Italy

Pianist for SongStudio at Carnegie Hall, NYC

Music Director: Nashville Opera & Druid City Opera (USA)

Pianist: Colburn SongFest, Luther College Symphony, Malaysian Philharmonic Youth

Learn more about me:

https://www.esmewongpiano.com/

Music builds character through patience, persistence, and discipline. If you'd like to begin your musical journey, feel free to contact me: [email protected]

I look forward to meeting you!

Esme Wong