Yuja Wang, piano

Rockport Music Gala 2026 Midsummer Celebration FRIDAY, JULY 10 Cocktail Party and Dinner, 5 PM | Millbrook Meadow Concert, 8 PM | Concert Hall Shalin Liu Performance Center Join Rockport Music for our 2026 Rockport Music Gala: Midsummer Celebration on Friday, July 10—a memorable evening featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang. Our elegant evening begins with cocktails and a gourmet dinner beneath a beautifully-appointed tent in the charming setting of Millbrook Meadow. Guests will then move to the newly refreshed Shalin Liu Performance Center for a special performance by internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang. Renowned for her extraordinary virtuosity, interpretive depth, and commanding stage presence, Wang will deliver a thrilling conclusion to an unforgettable night. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating the joy of music with you! Yuja Wang, piano Pianist Yuja Wang is internationally acclaimed for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty, and commanding stage presence. Renowned for both her extraordinary virtuosity and the spontaneity of her performances, she is one of the most compelling classical artists of our time, appearing regularly with the world’s leading orchestras, conductors, and musicians. As she has noted in The New York Times, “I firmly believe every program should have its own life,” a philosophy that shapes her bold and deeply personal approach to music-making. Born into a musical family in Beijing, Wang began piano studies at an early age before pursuing advanced training in Canada and later at the Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with Gary Graffman. Her international breakthrough came in 2007, when she stepped in for Martha Argerich as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, launching a major global career. Two years later, she signed an exclusive recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon, cementing her position among the leading pianists of her generation. Wang’s artistic daring was recently showcased in a landmark marathon performance at Carnegie Hall, where she joined Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra to perform all four of Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in a single afternoon, celebrating the composer’s 150th anniversary. A passionate advocate for contemporary music, she has also given the world premiere of Magnus Lindberg’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Her recordings have earned numerous honors, including Musical America’s Artist of the Year and an Opus Klassik Award. With her fearless programming and vivid musical imagination, Yuja Wang continues to redefine the role of the classical artist in the 21st century. “Yuja Wang was the brilliant pianist, projecting the solo part to a nicety and getting every note to glitter.” –Financial Times Gala Table Sponsors IMPRESARIO — $20,000 (12 VIP tickets) Invitation to post-concert reception with the artists Table host will be invited to 2 exclusive chamber music events featuring high profile artists VIRTUOSO— $10,000 (8 VIP tickets) Invitation to post-concert reception with the artists MAESTRO — $5,000 (4 VIP tickets) ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Premier concert &amp; VIP dinner table seating VIP post-concert dessert reception with the artists Listing in Gala materials Invitation to the Season Kick-off Party Gala Tickets BENEFACTOR — $1,250 Listing in Gala materials PATRON — $900 Concert tickets will not be mailed. All Gala tickets will be provided upon arrival at the Gala Check-in table. Rockport Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring a love and understanding of music through exceptional live performances and creative learning opportunities. Please Note: Only the tax-deductible portion of the event can be made through a donor advised fund. To reserve your seat at Rockport Music’s Summer Gala, please contact Susan Rogers, Senior Development Officer, at 978.546.7391 ext. 106 or srogers@rockportmusic.org.

Shalin Liu Performance Center

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