Dr. Dean Zhang, Piano Principal

Member of Southwest Florida Symphony since: 2016

Born: Yibin, Sichuan Province, China

Age started learning piano : 6 years old

Degrees: DMA from the Cleveland Institute of Music

Dean studied and took lessons on piano for 14 years PRIOR to getting into college

Symphonic experience Dean brings to SWFSO:
Tucson Symphony, 2017-current
Canton Symphony, 2016-current
Omaha Symphony, 2015-16
New World Symphony, 2014-16

Famous musicians Dean has worked with:  Lisa Vroman, and Nicola Benedetti.

Music Festivals Dean has been a part of: New England Music Camp, faculty, 2015-2020 National Repertory Orchestra, 2023, 2014 Kent/Blossom, 2012

Something you may not know about Dean: “It always has been a joy to fly down to Fort Myers to play concerts. And I would love to be able to continue to do so.”

Special music awards, scholarships, or accomplishments Dean has earned?

Concerto Competition Winner, New World Symphony, 2014 Winner, MTNA Northwest Region, 2010

What Dean likes most about playing in SWFSO: Making music with my world-class musician colleagues.