Ken Wei
Classical Guitarist — Melbourne
Classical Guitarist — Melbourne
Performing ✦ Recording ✦ Teaching ✦ Arranging ✦ Classical Guitarist ✦ Performing ✦ Recording ✦ Teaching ✦ Arranging ✦ Classical Guitarist
About
Ken Wei (also known as Zixiao Wei) is a Melbourne based concert classical guitarist and teacher, he is also the visiting guitarist of Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, and editor of the magazine “Friends of Guitar” (Shanghai).
Ken began to learn the guitar with Professor Dongqi Huang in Suzhou, China and later went to the University of Melbourne to study with Professor Ken Murray and Mr. Tonié Field. For his Master degree, he completed his research topic with Professor Ken Murray and Professor Michael Christoforidis about Spanish composer Manuel de Falla. Ken is working on his PhD project on Polish composer Alexandre Tansman since 2025 at University of Melbourne
Ken has given concerts in all the major cities in China, including: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Suzhou, Kunming, Dalian, Qingdao, etc. His playing style is well recognised both in Australia and China and made him one of the most popular classical guitarists in China. His solo album “El Dia Que Me Quieras” was released in 2020. Ken is attracted to old masters’ performance style, such as Andres Segovia, John Williams and Julian Bream, their approach to music has a strong influence on him.
Along with the classic repertoires of the guitar, Ken is also an active interpreter of new music composed for the guitar. He has given the world premier of the award winning piece ‘Erode’, composed by Anne Hsuyin in 2022.
Ken also serves as jury in many competitions including: MGF guitar competition and Shanghai Donggong guitar competition, etc.
Music
My first solo album was released in March 2020. This album is a collection of my favourite classical guitar pieces, including works from Australia, Europe and Latin America.
If you would like to have the actual CD, please contact me.
Listen on SoundCloudEvents
What I Do
I’m a passionate music performer, an experienced solo and chamber musician. I have collaborated with guitarists, violinists, flutists and singers. I have been performing in various of occasions: classical concerts, home concerts, events, etc.
I constantly record myself and I am interested in studio recording for various projects.
I have been teaching for over 10 years, currently I am a guitar tutor at Melbourne Grammar School. I teach various music styles, such as classical, jazz, pop with finger-style technique mainly. I help my students prepare their AMEB tests and University auditions. I teach students from different age group, from primary school students to retired guitar enthusiasts.
I started to arrange music for guitar when I was doing my research on Manuel de Falla. I arranged three of his orchestral works to classical guitar solos. I enjoyed the process and the result, and will keep doing this.
Videos
From time to time, I also post videos of my guitar playing on YouTube.
Press
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