From an acclaimed conductor to an inspiring photographer, these are the rising stars of Asia's arts industry you should know from the Gen.T List 2020
We have just finished revealing the 400 Leaders of Tomorrow on the Gen.T List 2020 at a series of virtual and physical launch events across the region. Here, we introduce five outstanding creatives from the list who are shaking up the global cultural scene with their diverse talent and hard work.
See also: 6 Young Leaders From Hong Kong On The Gen.T List 2020
1. Wilson Ng
Founder and chief conductor, Gustav Mahler Orchestra
Hong Kong musician Wilson Ng is one of the fastest rising talents in the conducting world. He is passionate about creating positive social impact, which is why he founded his Gustav Mahler Orchestra in 2014 to make classical music accessible, aiming to support and nurture young talents.
His personal charisma and leadership skills led him to make history in 2019 by becoming the first Chinese associate conductor of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, after receiving major prizes at the Frankfurt Sir Georg Solti International Conductors’ Competition 2017 and the Paris Svetlanov International Conducting Competition 2018.