Su Meng (; born 1988) is a

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ist. She was born in Qingdao, Shandong. She started studying classical guitar in 1997 under the tuition of Chen Zhi of the Central Conservatory of Music. In 2006 she was under full

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of Manuel Barrueco of the

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of The

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. She has also performed in a quartet formation with Wang Yameng, Li Jie, and Chen Shanshan
Four Angels
. Currently she is concertizing as a soloist and also in duo with Wang Yameng, as th
Beijing Guitar Duo

Competitions

*2002: first prize in the 5th Vienna International Guitar Competition.

*2005: first prize in the 48th Tokyo International Guitar Competition

*2006: winner of the first Parkening Young Guitarist Competition

*2006: winner of the first Iserlohn Guitarist Competitio

*2014: Maryland State Art Council's Individual Artist Award in Classical Solo Performanc

*2015: winner of the fourth Parkening Guitar Competitio

Discography

Guitar Concert in Korea
b
Four Angels
Quartet, 2006 (Alma Guitar)
Maracaípe
Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang) (2009), (2010

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Nomination for "Maracaípe" by Sergio Assad)
Bach to Tan Dun
Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang) (2011)
CHINA-WEST
Manuel Barrueco & Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang)(2014)

Video

(Guitar Concert in Korea - Live)
2005 (Alma Guitar)
Guitar Concert in Korea
by
Four Angels
Quartet, 2006 (Alma Guitar)

References

*“她的水平已经不需要我给与什么指导了” — David Russell— Classical guitaristbr>
*"Ms. Su’s captivating performance of Sergio Assad’s Aquarelle brought out the underlying Samba rhythms in magical fashion" — ClevelandClassical.com *"having the star potential to serve as inspiration for new generations of guitarists to come.” — Classical Guitar Magazine *"a meditative and improvisational interpretation full of exquisite rubato and colorful effects...that took my breath away” —SF ClassicalVoice *"The Beijing Duo’s performance was a model of elegant clarity,sumptuously beautiful tone production, and emotional contrast." —SF Classical Voice *“我从未想到把钢琴独奏改编成吉他二重奏，竟如此的好听：这张《巴赫到谭盾》的CD碟，记录了我机欣赏的（北京吉他二重奏）的经典。" — Tan Dun—

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Conductorbr>

External links

Maryland Honors 89 Artists for Excellence
Mar 26, 2014

Homepages

Beijing Guitar Duo Meng Su & Yameng Wang

Biographical

Beijing Guitar Duo
Biography

Biography and Photo
(fro
www.almaguitar.com

Other

Jonathan Palevsky interviews the Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su & Yameng Wang) and their mentor Manuel Barrueco
(March 20, 2010
refPerformance: ''Paganini - Caprice no 24''
{{DEFAULTSORT:Su, Meng 1988 births Living people Chinese classical guitarists Musicians from Qingdao 21st-century Chinese musicians Women classical guitarists 21st-century guitarists 21st-century Chinese women guitarists