Elise Fan began her musical journey at the age of three with piano and took up the harp at eight. She has successfully completed the AMEB Grade 8 piano exam, earning the esteemed Elizabeth Stainkamph Memorial Prize, awarded annually to the candidate with the highest combined score in Grade 5 Theory and Grade 8 Piano. Additionally, Elise achieved second place in the Fall 2020 International Music Talent Competition hosted by American Protege. She has completed the Ory Shihor Level 6 exam and participated in a masterclass with him, further enhancing her skills and artistry. As an active member of her school orchestra and strings ensemble, Elise has also performed Vivaldi’s Winter on the school harpsichord.
Watch Elise Fan perform Intermezzo in A Major No. 2 from Clavierstücke Op. 118 by Johannes Brahms on the piano for the 2024 Autumn Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.