FAN Ziyan范子燕 (Pipa)

FAN Ziyan范子燕
FAN Ziyan is a distinguished performer of traditional Chinese instruments，Pipa, Ruan and Liuqin. She completed her undergraduate studies with a double major in Music and Economics at South China Normal University. FAN Ziyan, rooted in a profound passion for traditional Chinese music, Ziyan’s artistry unveils a rich tapestry of cultural resonance.

Commencing her musical odyssey at the age of 7, Ziyan’s mastery of the pipa, ruan, and liuqin with Liu Henan 刘赫男，Liu Huanzhang 刘焕章，Liu Yin 刘茵，Liu Zhan 刘展，Ning Haitian 宁海天，Ning Yong 宁勇 has led to remarkable collaborations, notably with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Her participation in the collaborative project, “Iris unveiled,” featuring the works of Chinese-French composer Chen Qigang, showcased at the Sydney Opera House, marks a pinnacle in her career. Teaming up with Australian conductor George Ellis, Ziyan transported audiences with the evocative Pipa concerto, “Spring of Tianshan,” resonating within the hallowed halls of the Sydney Town Hall and the Concourse Chatswood. Ziyan’s orchestral contributions since 2007, including engagements with the Sydney Chinese Orchestra, Guangdong National Orchestra, and Guangzhou National Orchestra, underscore her commitment to the elevation of Chinese musical traditions. Ziyan’s impact extends beyond performances.

Having coached hundreds students in the past 13 years, she passionately imparts the depth and beauty of traditional Chinese music. She currently teaches at the Chinese Music Ensemble at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.