Tryon Concert Association presents Aristo Sham

Gold medal winner of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Aristo Sham has quickly gained fame by conveying both intellect and deep emotion in his playing. His willingness to take on the most demanding piano repertoire speaks to his youthful courage and daring. Sham has performed across Asia, Europe, and the United States, appearing with the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra under Edo de Waart, and the English Chamber Orchestra under the late Raymond Leppard. His debut season as Cliburn winner includes a tour of South Korea and China and recitals at the Aspen Music Festival, La Jolla Music Society, and other prestigious venues. Taught by his mother in Hong Kong beginning at age three, Sham earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University and a Master of Arts degree from New England Conservatory. Study in Sweden with Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist was followed by earning an artist diploma at The Juilliard School with Robert McDonald and Orli Shaham.