International-Awards Pianist Performance-method developer & educator
“As one of the Asian musicians engaged and appointed by leading performance institutions, Long’s musical strength and artistic contributions have been highly recognized internationally.”
- THE WORLD JOURNAL
BIO
Irene Long, 龙胤萱, grew up in Guangzhou, China, is an internationally recognized pianist whose artistry bridges performance, cultural heritage, and interdisciplinary aesthetics. Raised in a family with architectural background, Long developed an early sensitivity to design, structure, and aesthetics—qualities that deeply inform her musical interpretations and artistic vision.
She currently serves as Artistic Lead of the Music Series at San Francisco’s historic Great Star Theater, which was officially recognized as “Great Star Theater Day” by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie during its centennial celebration. In this role, Long curates performances that advance the theater’s mission of cultural preservation and artistic engagement within the community.
Her early promise was distinguished by First Prize at the Hong Kong International Piano Competition at age 16, followed by her invitation to perform at the China Music Arts Education Development Forum, a prominent international gathering of more than global 700 scholars and leading figures in music industry, and her premiere of new piano works by contemporary composer.
Long has performed internationally with distinguished ensembles such as the Grammy-nominated St. Petersburg String Quartet. long’s artistry has also earned her opportunities to work with some of the nation’s most distinguished organizations and festivals, including invitations from the New World Symphony in Miami, FL; Chicago Summer Opera in Chicago, IL; National Music Festival in Washington, D.C.; New Ballet San Jose in San Jose, CA; and the San Francisco Ballet Association in San Francisco, CA.
With her dual commitment to performance excellence and cultural impact, Long continues to shape a career that resonates across international stages and within the communities she serves.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 20 & 21
Great Star Theater, San Francisco, CA
Join us for a mesmerizing musical journey where East meets West under the glow of the moon. Over the Moon is not your typical concert — it’s a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival through the poetic dialogue between piano and guzheng.
Classical Western masterpieces meet 古筝’s flowing elegance in a cross-cultural performance that’s both creative and heartfelt. From Debussy’s Clair de Lune to Chinese classics like 彩云追月 and 酒狂, each piece evokes the serenity, romance, and mystery of moonlight.
Expect a concert that is innovative, lyrical, and visually beautiful — a perfect way to celebrate the season of reunion and reflection.
A once-in-a-year experience for lovers of music, culture, and quiet wonder.
Discover
Music & storytelling, unveiling the new music experience in 21 century.
Interview: The World Journal Newspaper
As a GenZ artist, the mission for me becomes- how to attract audiences in 21-century when traditional arts form are shaped and changed by the new technology, internet.
One-person Symphony
As collaborative artist, my thoughts on how music as a mediator to collaborate with other art from & production.
