About
Maggie Wang is a fifteen-year-old cellist currently studying with renowned cellist Howard Penny from the Australian National Academy of Music. Since 2022, Maggie has been actively involved in the Australian Youth Orchestra programs and the Australian Chamber Orchestra Academy in 2022 and 2023, collaborating with talented young musicians from across Australia.
Maggie has been a prominent member of the Melbourne Youth Orchestra since 2022 and was appointed principal cellist for their third program in 2024. In October 2024, Maggie performed Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations withthe Queensland Youth Symphony under the baton of Fabian Russel as a finalist in the 49th John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition. Maggie also had the privilege of being a finalist in the Preston Symphony Orchestra’s youth concerto competition and received the overall winner prize in 2024.
Her recent notable performances include Elgar’s Cello Concerto with conductor Brett Kelly and attending Steinway’s 170th-anniversary concert. In June 2024, Maggie performed Beethoven’s Triple Concerto under the baton of Marc Moncusi. She was also invited to perform at the prestigious Qingdao International Cello Festival, where she was recognized as one of the Best Young Artists of previous seasons.
Today, Maggie aspires to further develop her playing abilities by collaborating with other like-minded musicians and participating in various music-related events.
Australian Youth Orchestra
