Education
MM in Piano Performance, The Hartt School
BM in Piano Performance, The Hartt School
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Ho Man Cheung was first introduced to the piano at the early age of 4. Since his first solo recital in Nanjing at the age of 11, he has performed extensively in China and had made numerous appearances across Asia, Europe, and North America. His performances have graced prestigious venues such as Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Nanshan Grand Theatre in Shenzhen, HGH Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, and Hong Kong Cultural Center. As a concerto soloist, Cheung has collaborated with esteemed orchestras including the Wuhan Chamber Orchestra, Stowe Festival Orchestra, China Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Guiyang Symphony Orchestra. Most Recently, he has achieved acclaim through his success in the Paranov Concerto Competition and WSO Young Artist Concerto Competition, leading to triumphant performances with the Hartt Symphony Orchestra and Waterbury Symphony Orchestra.
Driven by a pursuit of diverse and intensive musical training, Cheung has actively participated in various music festivals and masterclasses at renowned institutions. Some notable highlights include the National Academy of Music in Bulgaria, the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz, the Stowe School in England, Shenzhen University, and the Central China Normal University. He completed his Bachelor and Master of Music in Piano Performance at The Hartt School under the tutelage of Margreet Francis and David Westfall.
Beyond his performance career, Mr. Cheung is deeply committed to education. He has contributed to music festivals such as the Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia International Piano Festival, International Young Musicians Academy Music Festival in the UK, and Georgia Music & Arts Summer Music Camp, where he worked as a piano instructor, accompanist, and lesson coordinator. For the past five years, he has been teaching privately in Hong Kong and the US, preparing student for competitions, auditions, and performances.
Mr. Cheung currently resides in Hartford serving as a member of the piano faculty at the Hartt Community Division and Cheshire Academy, where he continues to guide and mentor aspiring musicians in their music journey.
Teaching Philosophy
I strive to recognize and celebrate each student’s individuality, strengths, educational targets, and interests. My goal is to provide the essential skills and knowledge each student needs to find, express, and develop their musical voice at the piano. I also aspire to bring the joy of music to all my students, balancing it with discipline, critical thinking skills, and hard work. In addition to solid technical training, I emphasize well-rounded studies to facilitate student growth, incorporating repertoire from different musical styles, and encouraging students to engage in performance opportunities, which motivate them and help to build personal and musical confidence.