Eric Wang

Eric Wang is a violinist and faculty member at the Royal College of Music Junior Department, Kingston University, and top private schools. He serves as Concert-Master of the Commonwealth Orchestra, performing for Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family in venues like Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Eric has recorded with the Commonwealth Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Household Division, including works by Paul Carroll and Simon Haw MBE. His upcoming 2024 album features collaborations with pianist Chiao-Ying Chang.

Education: Eric holds a Bachelor of Music (BMus), Master of Music (MMus), PGDip, and Master of Music and Performance (MMP) from the Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He won prestigious scholarships such as the Ricci Foundation and Martin Scholarship, and received an Outstanding Merit Diploma from the Sion-Valais International Violin Competition.

Research interests include violin performance and pedagogy, with a focus on classical repertoire and orchestral collaboration.

• Awards: Martin Scholarship, Myra Hess Scholarship, Max and Peggy Morgan Prize, Ricci Foundation, Outstanding Merit Diploma

Advising and student achievements: Eric has guided students into prestigious music schools. His career includes collaborations with the Commonwealth Children’s Choir and recordings at Abbey Road Studios. He plays a Cremona violin by Andrea Guarneri with bows by P. Simon and N. Maline.