I'M RICHARD
A bassoonist and pianist interested in musicological research. Originally from Hong Kong and attending a traditional British boarding school, I aim to use my musical and A-Level philosophical knowledge to investigate the social and cultural linkages that music creates. For me, music is the ultimate way that reflects human connection - or, as Schopenhauer says in his The World as Will and Representation, ‘music is the melody whose text is the world'.
My Music Journey
PIANO
At age seven, my parents encouraged me to learn the piano. And so, my journey with it began. Since I started, I have achieved the ARSM with Distinction at age 14 and was awarded ‘Outstanding’ at the Oxford Music Festival by playing Prokofiev’s Toccata. Beyond mastering technique and playing, I have been focusing on using the piano for community outreach, utilizing it to hold workshops where I teach music to those with limited access.
BASSOON
I chose the bassoon to carve out a unique musical identity, a decision that evolved into a genuine passion . I have served as the 1st Bassoon for several prestigious symphony orchestras and have been awarded multiple music scholarships . Having achieved ABRSM Grade 8 with Distinction, I have performed in numerous high-level ensembles and international festivals, deepening my self-expression through this versatile instrument.
Piano Together Concert
