Name: Kent Keyboard Series: Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng
Start: 2026-02-22T17:00:00
Location: Kent Center for the Performing Arts

Kent State University's School of Music is hosting a series of dynamic events that promise to be a feast for music lovers. From informational sessions to captivating performances by renowned artists, the schedule is packed with opportunities to explore, experience, and enjoy the world of music. Whether you're interested in pursuing music academically or wish to relish the beauty of live orchestral and choral performances, Kent State has something to offer. Join us as we dive into the details and highlights of each event, celebrating the art and passion of music.

Kent State University's Musical Extravaganza: A Celebration of Talent and Innovation

Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng

Kent State University School of Music

Guest artist Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng will be performing on February 22, 2026. Cheng is a Taiwanese-American pianist whose expressive performances have taken her to renowned stages worldwide, including Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, Tokyo’s Opera City Hall, the National Concert Hall in Taipei and the Dame Myra Hess Series in Chicago. Her performances have been featured on NPR, WFMT, Nippon TV and MSNBC. Cheng recently released solo album "Ravel: Masterworks for the Piano,"(Centaur Records) which was hailed as “a massive achievement” and “required listening for Francophiles.” She also appears on "License to Thrill" (Summit Records) and has collaborated with artists such as Leon Fleisher and Sara Davis Buechner. A passionate educator, she has taught at institutions in the U.S., Middle East and Asia, and regularly gives masterclasses and serves on competition juries worldwide. Cheng is professor of Piano and Chair of the Keyboard Department at the University of Denver.

Kent Keyboard Series: Stephanie Shih-yu Cheng

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