A renowned pianist and conductor, National First-Grade Artist Shi Shucheng is one of the most distinguished artists having received a National Special Allowance for professional musicians. Shi Shucheng has concertized extensively both in this country and abroad with many of the leading soloists, conductors and orchestras. Shi Shucheng’s superb skill and excellent performance have earned him the appreciation of audiences and critics as well as two Excellent Experts awards presented to him in 1981 and 1991 by the Chinese Ministry of Culture. He is the first Steinway Artist in Mainland China.