“the artist of the year” by the Beijing Music Festival. The award was presented by Deng Xiao Ping's daughter Deng Rong. He was also invited by President Xi to perform with the Orchestre Colonne de France at Versailles to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of French-Chinese diplomatic relations. References External links Liang Wang's Biography on the New York Philharmonic Website New York Times article, April 8, 2007 NPR story, Oboist Liang Wang, September, 16, 2006 Poulenc Sonata, Liang Wang 1980 births Living people American oboists Male oboists Aspen Music Festival and School alumni Central Conservatory of Music alumni Musicians from Qingdao Educators from Shandong