Trang Trinh

Trang Trịnh (she/her) is a mother, classical pianist, educator and arts leader. Born and raised in Vietnam, Trang is now grateful living on the land belonging to the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. With over 10 years of executive leadership in arts non-profit, Trang Trinh is a Forbes 30 under 30 lister, committed to advancing social change through the arts. Her work in equity, artistic & organizational leadership excellence was recognized in multiple prizes such as United Nation-Habitat Charlotte Peace Designer Prize, the US Department of State Fulbright Program, the Atlantic Fellowship, the UK Alumni Arts & Culture Award, and the Korean Culture Center Culture Ambassador. As an artist, Trang made her debut in London in 2006 under Edward Gardner OBE and is considered one of the best pianists of her generations (Institut français du Vietnam). She was selected as one of Vietnam's finest artists and cultural leaders in 2020 (Goethe Institute & Hanoi Grapevine). As an educator, she co-penned Vietnam's national primary music textbook reformation and guest lecture at the Vietnam National University. Trang is the founder of Miracle Choir & Orchestra (El Sistema Vietnam), a free after school music program for equity-deserving children, pioneered accessible Relaxed Performance for classical concerts through Wonder Arts & Education and in 2022, Trang became the founding CEO of Vietnam Youth Orchestra and Vietnam Youth Music Institute. Trang holds a Master Degree in Arts Leadership from the University of Southern California, LA. Her Bachelor's and Master's degree in piano performance are from the Royal Academy of Music, where she was elected as an Associate in 2018 for her distinguished contribution to the field. Trang is honored to be serving as the Executive Director of Chapel Sound Art Foundation.