“To pay respect to one of my favorite musicians of all time, Michael Jackson, I thought it would be fun to recreate Billie Jean with just a violin and my voice. Of course, nothing could ever recreate what the King did, but here is my effort to please. I hope you guys enjoy it!” About me: Described by the Boston Globe as one who “plays classical violin with the charisma of a rock star”, Juilliard musician Charles Yang has been rocking the music scene since his childhood. Being a composer/songwriter, violinist, electric violinist, guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist, Yang has won numerous awards including 1st prize of the 2004 Lennox International Young Artist Competition, 1st place of the junior bowed instrument division of the 2005 Kingsville International Young Performer’s competition, 2nd place of the 45th Sorantin International Young Artist Competition and 36th National Young Artist Competition, winner of the 2006 Academy Violin Competition at the Aspen Music Festival and School. On June 9th of 2005, the Mayor of Austin, Texas presented Mr. Yang with his own “Charles Yang Day”. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Mr. Yang was force-fed the violin at an early age by his parents. Starting his violin studies with his mother, Mr Yang has since studied with world-renown pedagogues such as Kurt Sassmanshaus, Paul Kantor, Brian Lewis and currently at the Juilliard School, Glenn Dicterow. Yang has appeared as soloist with numerous orchestras as well a frequent solo artist on the …
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