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Aristo Sham: Pianist Unites Cultures Through World Premiere

2/28/2026

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Aristo Sham, a 28-year-old pianist in Washington, is building a global career after winning a major competition.
Before performing at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Sham emphasized music's power to connect people, saying that music transcends language, cultures, and borders.
He performed pieces including the world premiere of Neon Mural by Hong Kong composer Elliot Leung, and he expressed pride in representing Hong Kong's culture and classical music.

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Aristo Sham, a 28-year-old pianist in Washington, is building a global career after winning a major competition.
Before performing at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Sham emphasized music's power to connect people, saying that music transcends language, cultures, and borders.
He performed pieces including the world premiere of Neon Mural by Hong Kong composer Elliot Leung, and he expressed pride in representing Hong Kong's culture and classical music.