Evelyn Chang was a renowned classical music artist who was born on October 25, 1943, in Shanghai, China. She was the daughter of a prominent Chinese diplomat and spent her early years traveling around the world with her family. Her father's work took them to various countries, including the United States, where she developed a love for classical music. Chang began playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. She received her first formal training in music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she studied under the renowned pianist and composer, Ding Shande. She later moved to the United States to continue her studies at the Juilliard School in New York City. Chang's talent as a pianist was quickly recognized, and she began performing in public at a young age. In 1960, she made her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City, where she performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was a huge success, and Chang received critical acclaim for her virtuosity and musicality. Over the next few years, Chang continued to perform in major concert halls around the world, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Salle Pleyel in Paris, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. She also made several recordings for major record labels, including RCA Victor and Deutsche Grammophon. Chang's repertoire was extensive, and she was known for her interpretations of the works of Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. She was also a champion of contemporary music and premiered several works by modern composers, including John Cage and Elliott Carter. In addition to her solo career, Chang was also a sought-after chamber musician and collaborated with some of the world's leading instrumentalists and vocalists. She was a regular performer at the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, where she worked with musicians such as Rudolf Serkin, Pablo Casals, and Isaac Stern. Chang's career was not without its challenges, however. In 1971, she suffered a serious injury to her right hand, which threatened to end her career as a pianist. She underwent several surgeries and intensive rehabilitation, and after several years of hard work, she was able to return to the concert stage. Chang's comeback was a triumph, and she continued to perform and record for many years. In 1985, she was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. The prize recognized her exceptional talent and contributions to the world of classical music. Chang's final years were marked by health problems, and she retired from performing in 2002. She passed away on December 27, 2010, at the age of 67. Evelyn Chang was a true artist, whose talent and dedication to her craft inspired generations of musicians and music lovers. Her legacy lives on through her recordings and the memories of those who were fortunate enough to hear her perform live.

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