ZhiYang Zhang

Guitar Virtuoso studied in Europe
Master’s Graduate from the Alicante Superior Conservatory of Music, Spain
Artistic Director of Luoyang International Guitar Festival, China

Trained in classical guitar from the age of 14 under Professor Li Jiajiong (Central Conservatory of Music), he embarked on a rigorous professional musical journey. In 2015, he graduated from the Wuhan Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and later relocated to Spain to pursue a Master’s in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Alicante, becoming the first Chinese student to earn this distinction with honors (2016).

In 2017, he was admitted to the Alicante Conservatory under the guidance of Professor Ignacio Rodes, a world-renowned guitarist, to further his studies in Music Performance. During his time abroad, he performed extensively across Europe and Asia, participated in international festivals, masterclasses (studying with legends like David RussellPepe RomeroManuel Barrueco, and the Assad Brothers), and earned high praise for his artistry.

Performance Highlights

  • 2016: Concert tours in Spain and China, featured in Hefei media.
  • 2017: Collaborative tour in China with Japanese maestro Gen Matsuda.
  • 2018: Solo recitals at Alicante and Elche City Halls(Spain) to critical acclaim.
  • Venues: Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, and beyond.

Artistic Achievements

  • 2018: Signed as an exclusive artistby NetEase Cloud Music; released debut album 《Sun Roque》, including his acclaimed adaptation of the Chinese zither piece 《Jasmine Fragrance》 for European audiences.
  • 2019:
  • Artistic Directorof the inaugural Luoyang International Guitar Festival(China).

Judge for the Singapore International Music Competition (Classical Guitar).

Featured performer at Spain’s International Guitar Symposium.

  • 2021: Second album 《Slowly Time》 (NetEase Cloud Music), covered by CCTV, Tencent News, Phoenix Media, and more.
  • 2023: Released third single 《Miracle Mountain》.

Affiliations

  • Expert Member, Spanish International Guitar Association (since 2018).

“A bridge between Eastern and Western guitar traditions—his strings resonate with both precision and poetic soul.”

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