Ellyses Kuan

A native of Hong Kong, pianist Ellyses Kuan began piano lessons at the age of three and has since built an international career as a performer, educator, and advocate for the arts. She is the founder of EKS Music School, which was named Top Music School 2025 by the renowned magazine Educator Insider. A dedicated teacher, she has received the Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award every year since 2017. After graduating from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, she was awarded a full scholarship to pursue her Master’s degree in Piano Performance at the Eastman School of Music, where she studied with Barry Snyder.

Ellyses has performed extensively across the United States as both a soloist and chamber music collaborator, with appearances in the Greater Boston area, Florida, North Carolina, Maine, New York, Wisconsin, and Texas. Internationally, her performances have taken her to Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, including a notable appearance at the prestigious Empiresaal at Esterházy Palace in Austria.

Her principal teachers and mentors include Dr. Siu-Wan Chair Fang and Paul Odette, and she has performed in masterclasses with John Perry, Alan Chow, Dang Thai Son, Malcolm Bilson, and Jane McGrath. Passionate about Baroque and Classical performance practices, Ellyses strives to bring historically informed and authentic interpretations to her audiences. She frequently collaborates with distinguished musicians worldwide and is the co-founder of Duo Amie, a celebrated cello and piano duo based in Greater Boston. Together with Duo Amie and EKS Music School, she regularly presents concerts in the region, fostering cultural engagement and providing performance opportunities for emerging artists.

Beyond performance, Ellyses is deeply engaged in music education and professional leadership. She has served on the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association (MMTA) Board since 2016 and is currently the Webmaster/Archivist and Past President. She is also active in presenting workshops and participating in round table discussions at various music festivals.