Irene Long is an international collaborative pianist. Her performance span opera, ballet, orchestra, chamber music, choir, and musical theatre. Growing up in a family immersed in the world of architecture, Long developed a deep appreciation for design aesthetics. While the family’s tradition was focused on building structures, Long's passion for music emerged at a very young age. Perhaps influenced by the family architectural background, she views music much like constructing a building—no masterpiece is built in a day. Every note, like every brick, must be thoughtfully placed, and every detail meticulously designed.

Long’s artistic path speak to her commitment to her craft. She was offered Distinguished Artist Fellow at the JSoM from 2022-2024. Her winning First Prize at the Hong Kong International Invitation Competition in 2018 and Second Prize at the LZ International Piano Competition in 2021. She is also an advocate for new music, debuting a series of Chinese piano compositions at the Second China Music Arts Education Development Forum. As a Chinese-born artist, Long is passionate about introducing Chinese contemporary music to a global audience, enriching the international music landscape with her dynamic artistry.