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Wang Xilan is a Lecturer at Tongji University's School of Art and Media, where she has served as a piano performance instructor and master's supervisor since July 2009. Her academic foundation includes a PhD from Germany's University of Münster (2015-2018) and advanced degrees from Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
Education:
- PhD in Piano Performance, University of Münster, Germany (2015-2018)
- Master's in Piano Teaching, Shanghai Conservatory of Music (2006-2009)
- Bachelor of Arts in Piano, Shanghai Conservatory of Music (2002-2006)
Her research centers on piano performance techniques and pedagogical methodologies, with specialized focus on sight-reading skills, interpretive approaches across historical periods (Baroque to contemporary), and composer-specific analysis. She examines technical challenges in works by Beethoven and Prokofiev while developing structured teaching frameworks for complex repertoire.
Her publications demonstrate consistent scholarly engagement with piano pedagogy, analyzing sight-reading methodologies, Prokofiev's compositional nuances, and Beethoven's comedic elements. These works reflect her dual expertise in performance practice and educational theory, bridging technical execution with expressive interpretation across diverse musical eras.
Scientific Awards:
- German Graduation Highest Honor Award (Auszeichnung)
- Shanghai Outstanding Graduate
- Silver Award in Professional Teacher Group of National University Piano Competition 'Changjiang Piano'
- Semi-final Award at Missouri Southern International Piano Competition, USA
- Outstanding Instructor Award at Asia-Pacific International Music and Dance Competition
- Outstanding Instructor Award at Yamaha National Piano Competition
- Outstanding Instructor Award at Imola International Piano Competition China Selection
- Outstanding Instructor Award at Changjiang Cup National University Piano Exhibition
Dr. Wang actively contributes to academic development through research projects including 'Piano Art - Full Spectrum Study of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern Styles' (2020) and a Graduate Textbook Construction Project (2022-2023). She mentors master's students in performance while producing artistic output like her 2020 solo album, and participates in core curriculum development for the university's Weekly Concerts program.
She collaborates within Tongji University's Media Experiment and Practice Teaching Center and Omnimedia Research Institute, integrating performance practice with contemporary media applications in her pedagogical approach.