Wednesday Lunchtime Concert: Passion and Lyricism
Wed, 07 Oct
|Wesley Music Centre
On Wednesday 10th October 2026 the Wesley Lunchtime Concert series presents the extraordinary young pianist Charles Huang in a program of glorious works by Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin.
Time & Location
07 Oct 2026, 12:40 pm – 1:20 pm
Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Entrance via, Fitzroy St, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
About the event
Charles Huang was born in Canberra and started piano lessons with his father just as he was turning five. He completed his LMusA diploma at age 11 and has won many first places in the Australian National Eisteddfod and other piano competitions, including first place in the 2023 ACTKA Piano Competition (Advanced Division). Since his debut solo recital at age 8 at the Wesley Music Centre, he has regularly given concerts at Wesley and other venues. In 2023 he was awarded a Commendation at the Young Canberra Citizen of the Year ceremony for his efforts in bringing music to the community. Outside his musical activities, Charles loves chess and cue sports. He was an Under-18 ACT Rapid Chess Champion and Under-18 Australian 8-Ball Champion.