IAN GOH | 吴彬维
// Pianist - Composer - Artistic Director
旅美钢琴家 - 作曲家 - 艺术总监 //
Ian Goh is a rare blend of virtuoso performer, pioneering educator, and artistic entrepreneur. As Co-Founder & Artistic Director of Claviera Music, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of music education. His leadership extends across multiple prestigious roles, including President of both the World Piano Teachers Association (WPTA) Malaysia and the Malaysian Piano Teachers Association (MPTA), Vice-Principal & Head of Piano at ClavierInspire, committee member for the Master’s in Performing Arts (Music) at the University of Malaya, and Adjunct Lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia. His dedication to nurturing excellence at every level has established him as a key figure in the global music community.
Ian’s artistry has captivated audiences across the United States, China, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. His breakthrough came in 2008 when he won the Missouri State University Concerto Competition, making his concerto debut at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Since then, he has performed with esteemed ensembles such as the Missouri State Symphony Orchestra, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Orchestra, Sixteen Strings Quartet, DSCH String Quartet, and Debonair. Seamlessly transitioning between solo, chamber, and orchestral settings, he brings a depth of expression and versatility that defines his artistry.
Believing that music flourishes through collaboration, Ian has worked alongside world-renowned pianists such as Adam Gyorgy (Hungary), Bernadene Blaha (Canada), Armen Babakhanian (Armenia), Richard Ormrod (UK), Julian Jacobson (UK), Boris Kraljevic (Montenegro), Sergei Kuznetsov (Russia), Hennadii Demianchuk (Ukraine), and Laurens Patzlaff (Germany) on both artistic projects and music education initiatives. These collaborations have not only expanded his artistic vision but have also played a pivotal role in shaping his approach to teaching, ensuring his students gain a truly global and forward-thinking musical education.
A highly sought-after adjudicator, Ian has served on juries for over 90 prestigious competitions across North America, Europe, and Asia, making him one of Malaysia’s most internationally recognized pianists. He is also a faculty member at renowned music festivals, including the Glissando International Piano Festival (USA), Costa Rica Piano Festival, Euro Academy of Arts (Korea), PianoHouse Festival (USA), and Talent Music Summer Courses & Festival (Italy).
As an educator, Ian is committed to developing not just musicians but confident, expressive artists. His students have won top prizes in international competitions, performed on world-class stages such as Carnegie Hall (USA), Auditorium Parco della Musica (Italy), and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Concert Hall, and earned scholarships to elite institutions including the Eastman School of Music, New England Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Berklee College of Music, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, and Wells Cathedral School. Beyond technical mastery, he instills in his students the discipline, creativity, and resilience to thrive as both performers and leaders.
Beyond performance and education, Ian is a visionary entrepreneur. He co-founded the Gold Star International Music Competition, Malaysia’s first competition to offer winners in piano, violin, and voice the opportunity to perform with a professional orchestra. This initiative has provided young musicians with career-defining opportunities, furthering his commitment to meaningful and impactful music education.
His passion for pushing artistic boundaries extends to composition and multimedia productions. His piece Loving Life premiered at the 2018 Asia Pacific Arts Festival and has since been performed in the USA, Cambodia, and Malaysia. His composition Wind Gust(s) was selected as a required piece for the 2018 Kingsburg International Piano Competition in China. He has also pioneered innovative productions such as Debonair, featuring five concert grand pianos on a single stage, and Debonair: A Feast of Pianistic Wonders, merging orchestral textures with multiple pianos—redefining the traditional concert experience.
Ian trained under Ng Chong Lim, Dr. Wei Han Su (Missouri State University), and Julian Martin (Juilliard School), with additional mentorship from Barry Snyder and Dr. Enrico Elisi. He holds Honours in Piano Performance from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Trinity College London.
Despite his many accolades, Ian remains deeply committed to mentorship and artistic growth. To him, music is more than just performance—it is a lifelong journey of self-expression, discovery, and refinement. He likens music to solving a puzzle, an ongoing process of uncovering new solutions, refining techniques, and unlocking deeper artistic meaning. Every note, phrase, and interpretation presents an opportunity to explore, connect, and evolve—not just as a musician, but as an individual. Through this philosophy, he empowers his students to become not only exceptional artists but also creative thinkers and problem-solvers, equipping them with skills that extend far beyond the concert stage.
吴彬维是一位集演奏、教育与艺术策划于一身的音乐家，在国际音乐界享有盛誉。他是 Claviera Music 的联合创办人兼艺术总监，致力于推动音乐教育的革新。同时，他担任世界钢琴教师协会（WPTA）马来西亚分会及马来西亚钢琴教师协会（MPTA）主席，兼任 Clavier Music 副校长及钢琴系主任、马来亚大学表演艺术（音乐）硕士课程委员会成员及博特拉大学（UPM）客座讲师，在多个领域发挥着深远影响。
他的演奏足迹遍布美国、中国、台湾及东南亚，深受观众喜爱。2008年，他荣获密苏里州立大学协奏曲比赛冠军，在 Juanita K. Hammons Hall 完成协奏曲首演，标志着演奏生涯的重要突破。此后，他曾与密苏里州立大学交响乐团、吉隆坡表演艺术中心管弦乐团、Sixteen Strings Quartet、DSCH String Quartet 及 Debonair 等知名团体合作，在独奏、室内乐及协奏曲等不同演奏形式间游刃有余，展现出非凡的音乐表现力与适应性。
秉持“音乐因协作而绽放”的理念，他与世界级钢琴家亚当·久尔吉（匈牙利）、伯纳丁·布拉哈（加拿大）、阿尔门·巴巴哈尼安（亚美尼亚）、理查德·奥姆罗德（英国）、朱利安·雅各布森（英国）、鲍里斯·克拉列维奇（黑山）、谢尔盖·库兹涅佐夫（俄罗斯）、亨纳迪·杰米安丘克（乌克兰）及劳伦斯·帕茨拉夫（德国）在多个艺术项目及音乐教育计划中携手合作。这些国际交流不仅拓宽了他的艺术视野，也塑造了独特的教学方法，让学生获得真正全球化、前瞻性的音乐教育。
作为国际知名评委，他已在北美、欧洲及亚洲超过90场国际音乐比赛担任评审，并受邀授课于 Glissando 国际钢琴节（美国）、哥斯达黎加钢琴节、欧洲艺术学院（韩国）、PianoHouse 音乐节（美国）及 Talent Music 夏季音乐节（意大利），为全球优秀青年音乐家提供指导。
他的学生在世界级比赛中屡获大奖，并曾登上纽约卡内基音乐厅、意大利 Parco della Musica 音乐厅及香港演艺学院音乐厅等殿堂级舞台，同时获得伊士曼音乐学院、新英格兰音乐学院、曼哈顿音乐学院、伯克利音乐学院、杨秀桃音乐学院及英国 Wells Cathedral School 等顶尖学府奖学金。他不仅注重培养卓越的演奏技巧，更致力于塑造自信、富有表现力的艺术家，帮助学生在音乐及人生道路上绽放光彩。
作为音乐教育的先行者，他联合创办 Gold Star 国际音乐大赛，成为马来西亚首个提供获奖者与职业交响乐团合作机会的赛事，涵盖钢琴、小提琴及声乐，为年轻音乐家提供职业发展平台，推动音乐教育向更高层次迈进。
在创作与多媒体艺术方面，他不断拓宽音乐的边界。他的作品《Loving Life》于2018年亚太艺术节首演，随后在美国、柬埔寨及马来西亚广泛演出。他的作品《Wind Gust(s)》更被选为2018年中国 Kingsburg 国际钢琴大赛指定曲目。此外，他策划并制作了五台三角钢琴同台演奏的《Debonair》音乐会，以及融合多台钢琴与管弦乐色彩的《Debonair: A Feast of Pianistic Wonders》，重新定义传统音乐会的观演体验。
他曾师从黃仲林、苏伟翰博士（密苏里州立大学）及朱利安·马丁（茱莉亚音乐学院），并接受巴里·斯奈德与恩里科·埃里西博士的指导。他持有伦敦 Guildhall 音乐与戏剧学院及 Trinity 音乐学院的钢琴演奏荣誉学位。
尽管拥有众多成就，他始终坚守艺术成长与人才培养的初心。在他看来，音乐不仅是一种表演，更是一场探索、表达与精进的旅程。他将音乐比喻为解谜——不断发现新思路、完善技巧、挖掘更深层次的艺术内涵。每一个音符、乐句、诠释，都是一次全新的思考与连接，不仅是与音乐本身，更是与自己心灵的对话。他的教学不仅培养卓越的音乐家，更赋予学生创造性思维与解决问题的能力，让他们在音乐之外，也能在人生舞台上发光发热。
