by Lindsey Solomon –

Ji, the incredible young pianist starring Android’s latest “Monotune” commercial, will be the featured artist for the Haywood County Arts Council’s Young Artist Concert Series in the fall.

This year’s Young Artist Concert Series will take place at Haywood Arts Regional Theatre on September 30, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLhJIFC8xkY

Learn more about the spot and Ji in the making-of “Monotune” video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwls25ooBmY).

Ji began playing the piano at the age of five. At nine, his family relocated to New York, where he studied at the Music Preparatory Division of the Mannes College with Yuri Kim, and later at the Juilliard School’s Pre-College with Yoheved Kaplinsky. At the age of ten, he was the youngest pianist to win the New York Philharmonic’s Young Artists Competition, resulting in a performance at Avery Fisher Hall under Maestro Kurt Masur. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Juilliard School, with Choong-Mo Kang.

For more information on Ji, visit www.yca.org/roster/ji/.

Tickets to the performance are $25 each, and proceeds benefit the Haywood County Arts Council. To purchase, call 828-452-0593. Learn more about programs and upcoming exhibits at HaywoodArts.org.

About the Haywood County Arts Council

The Haywood County Arts Council is a non-profit agency that serves all artists and arts organizations in Haywood County. As an affiliate of the North Carolina Arts Council, the Haywood County Arts Council seeks to fulfill its mission to build partnerships that promote art and artists, explore new cultural opportunities, and preserve mountain artistic heritage.

The Haywood County Arts Council and its Gallery & Gifts is located at 86 N. Main Street in Waynesville, North Carolina. For more information call (828) 452-0593, email info@haywoodarts.org or visit HaywoodArts.org.