Yuja Wang
Yuja Wang Appointed to a Newly Created Role at the Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music today announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna Yuja Wang (’08) as Artist Collaborator, Piano. This appointment, effective in the 2026–27 school year, comes on the heels of Curtis’ centennial and signals a bold commitment to the school’s next century of visionary education for exceptionally gifted young musicians.
In this role, Yuja will lead and participate in groundbreaking artistic collaborations while offering mentorship and coaching for Curtis students. She will play an active role in the education of Curtis’ pianists, and she will also collaborate with students across the school so that they benefit from her unique vision, artistry, and experience.
“Yuja’s return to Curtis is a wonderful development for the young musicians of our time,” says Nick DiBerardino (Composition ’18, Community Artist Fellow ’19), provost and dean of the conservatory. “As an acclaimed artist, Yuja has engaged audiences on the world’s greatest stages. As an alum, she understands Curtis’ commitment to nurturing creativity and empowering the distinctive artistic voice of each student. We’re delighted to welcome Yuja back home to collaborate with and inspire the next generation of outstanding ambassadors of our art form.”
Yuja’s appointment was also fostered by longtime Curtis faculty member Ford Mylius Lallerstedt, who has remained one of Yuja’s mentors since her time at Curtis. “The appointment of Yuja to the Curtis faculty is a singular moment for us all,” says Dr. Lallerstedt. “She represents a new and fresh direction in musical education for our students that speaks of musical art as a creative and present responsibility. It is fitting and right that we celebrate her homecoming as we advance and embrace the new Curtis curriculum.”
“Curtis has played a meaningful role in my artistic journey, and it continues to be an important part of my life,” says Yuja. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back to a place that has given me so much, and I’m excited to both teach and learn alongside such talented and creative students.”