Yintao Wang
*3 August 1993
Works by Yintao Wang
Biography
Péter Eötvös described his music as impactful and impressive. Yintao WANG, composer, He is currently a Doctor of Music student, fellow at McGill University Schulich school of music with Philippe Leroux, He studied at Conservatoire national supérieur musique et danse de Lyon with Martin Matalon, Royal Conservatory of Brussels with Jurgen de Pillecyn, Conservatoire Royal de Mons with Claude Ledoux and private composition course with Frédéric Durieux at Conservatoire national supérieur musique et danse de Paris. Wang also followed master-classes or workshops with Péter Eötvös, Magnus Lindberg, Wen Deqing, Unsuk Chin, Philippe Hurel, Philippe Manoury, Francesco Filidei, etc. The awards he has won include 1st prize in the Jean Sibelius Composition Competition in Finland (2021), 2nd prize in the New Music Generation-2022 International Composer Competition, Wernaers Prize in Belgium(2021), Final-Five of the French Conservatory Composition Competition (2018), and Special Mention at the ANDREA CERASO Rome Award (2022), etc.
About the music
Wang Yintao's music style is characterized by his unique approach to incorporating natural sounds into instrumental pieces that are both innovative and emotionally expressive. He uses sounds from the environment, such as flowing water, wind, rain, and birdsongs, and processes them with music editing software to create works that evoke strong imagery and connect the auditory experience to the listener's visual imagination. Wang's music is distinctive for its blend of traditional and contemporary elements, with abstract musical forms and intense dynamics. His works often convey strong emotional expression, with a focus on creating a strong connection between the music and the listener. The result is an immersive auditory experience that encourages appreciation.