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This is the Legend Of...
by Amos Vang
Have you ever wondered about what it takes to be a great investment banker? Or how you can be a broadcaster for the Olympics on national TV? What about becoming a famous world-renowned musician? Or how about making it to a pro sports league such as the NHL?Join Amos Vang, a Canadian lawyer, broadcaster, and podcaster, as he tells and features the untold real-life stories of professionals and people from all walks of life, as well as the lessons that they have learned from their careers. Real-life stories, timeless lessons, rising legends. Find them all here on "This is the Legend Of...".
Episodes
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She made her Olympic and World Cup Debut...IN THE SAME YEAR! | Ep. 38: This is the Legend Of Mackenzie Barwell
Imagine broadcasting your Olympic debut. Imagine broadcasting your World Cup debut. Now, imagine broadcasting both your Olympic AND your World Cup debut in the same year.Mackenzie Barwell achieved that feat this year in 2026...only one year after graduating university.Join Amos Vang as he…
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He taught Bruce Liu and Charles Richard-Hamelin! | Ep. 37: This is the Legend Of Richard Raymond
If you are a classical pianist or a fan of classical piano and classical music in general, then you will know of Bruce Liu and Charles Richard-Hamelin. This is the man who taught them both.Meet Richard Raymond, long-time virtuoso pianist, Cliburn award-winner, judge of the Toronto International...
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The Ultimate Piano Educator! | Ep. 35: This is the Legend Of Michelle Lau @theopenscore
As the 2026 Toronto International Piano Competition approaches, it's time to open the score on one of its team members!Join Amos Vang as he features Michelle Lau, a pianist, educator, and social media manager of the Toronto International Piano Competition @TorontoPianoCompetition !In this…
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Ben Laude, the DEFINITIVE CHOPIN EDUCATOR! | Ep. 35: This is the Legend Of Ben Laude
If you are a classical pianist, then you will know who he is.That's right. Ben Laude, host of Chopin Talk at the Olympics/World Cup of Piano, the 2025 International Chopin Competition, joins the show!Join Amos Vang as he and Ben reminisce on Ben's career, journey through academia, and journey to...
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SHE WON HONENS | Ep. 34: This is the Legend Of Elisabeth Pion
She is the first Canadian in 25 years to win 1stprize at the Honens International Piano Competition! This is the Legend of Elisabeth Pion. Join Amos Vang as he features the career of Elisabeth Pion,from studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (the same school thattrained other talents...
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A NEW PIANO COMPETITION! | Ep. 33: This is the Legend of Aljosa Jurinic
He was a finalist at the Olympics of Piano, the International Chopin Competition. He also won the Robert Schumann International Piano Competition. He also won major awards at the Leeds International Piano Competition and the Queen Elisabeth International Piano Competition. He is also a Visiting...
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He's a CLIBURN FINALIST and HONENS PRIZE WINNER!!! | Ep. 32: This is the Legend Of Carter Johnson
In 2025, hecompeted in 3 Grand Slams of piano. In May of2025, he won 1st prize at the Dublin International PianoCompetition. 5 days afterwinning Dublin, he competed and became a finalist at the Cliburn InternationalPiano Competition by June of 2025. Heaccomplished this despite suffering from an...
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THE YOUNGEST CHOPIN PRIZE WINNER in History! | Ep. 31: This is the Legend of Tony Yike Yang
At age 16, he became a major prize winner at the Olympics ofPiano, the International Chopin Competition. To this day, he holds the record as the youngest prize winner in the competition’s history. The great Martha Argerich enjoyed his performance and sawhim as one of the next great pianists. This...
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SHE ALMOST GAVE UP PIANO FOR MED SCHOOL! | Ep. 30: This is the Legend Of Anastasia Vorotnaya
She almost gave up a piano performing career for med school. Instead, she persisted and won 3rd prize at the Canadian Grand Slam of piano, the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition. This is the Legend of Anastasia Vorotnaya. From studying at the Moscow State Conservatory at age 8, to…
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VICTORIA WONG Returns from the 2025 CHOPIN COMPETITION | Ep. 29 This is the Legend Of Victoria Wong
She just competed at the 2025 International Chopin Competition.She is also one of Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 Classical Musicians.Meet Victoria Wong, a Canadian classical pianist that is also a prize winner of the Canadian Chopin Competition, Mozarteum Festival Competition, Lancaster International...
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THE DEEPEST VOICE IN THE WORLD?! | Ep. 28 This is the Legend of Eric Hollaway
He first sang in his church’s children choir. Then, he sang in the U.S. Army. Then he was discovered for having the deepesthuman vocal range, the basso profondo. He did not even have his first singing lesson until he was 25 years old! Oktavists are vocalists who sing in the basso profondo range....
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ATHENA DENG RETURNS from the CHOPIN Competition! Ep. 27
She just competed at the Olympics of Piano, the 2025 International Chopin Competition. Athena Deng returns to the show to share her experiences! Join Amos Vang and Athena Deng as they revisit Athena’s Road to Warsaw, from her performance at the preliminaries to her 1st round performance, as well…
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He's a JUNO AWARD NOMINEE! | Ep. 26: This is the Legend Of Iman Habibi
He almost got kicked out of school in Iran for playing piano. Then, he and his family fled Iran because of war. After years of tribulation and difficulties, he would become a world-renowned, award-winning composer, with a JUNO Award nomination in 2024.This is the legend of Iman Habibi, an...
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Meet the CEO and President of Honens | Ep. 25: This is the Legend Of Amanda Smith
The semi-finals of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition begins tomorrow, and as we hone in on the competition, it's time to get the organizational and professional perspectives on the success of Honens! Meet Amanda Smith, CEO and President of Honens! Join Amos Vang as he features...
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HE SHOWED HIS BRAIN ON MUSIC | Ep. 24 - This is the Legend Of Nicolas Namoradze
The finest instrument is the mind. He showed exactly why, by recording his own brain on music! Meet Nicolas Namoradze (known as “Nico” to friends and colleagues), a pianist, award-winning neuroscientist, and 1st prize winner of the 2018 Honens International Piano Competition. In this episode of...
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At age 21, he won HONENS | Ep. 23: This is the Legend of Illia Ovcharenko
In 2022, at age 21, he became the first Ukrainian pianist and the youngest person to win Honens, aka Canada’s Grand Slam of international piano competitions, in the most cathartic year of recent history.But it almost did not happen.This is the Legend of Illia Ovcharenko.Join Amos Vang as he...
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He won the Leeds International Piano Competition - Ep. 22: This is the Legend Of Jon Kimura Parker
In 1984, he was the first Canadian to win the LeedsInternational Piano Competition. That same year, he performed for Queen Elizabeth II. 8 years later, he judged the inaugural edition of the Honens International Piano Competition, Canada’s Grand Slam of international piano competitions. Meet Jon...
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At age 5, he debuted at CARNEGIE HALL - Ep 21 - This is the Legend Of Ryan Wang
At age 5,he made his professional piano performing debut at Carnegie Hall. Yes, 5 YEARS OLD. At age 11, he performed for a Canadian prime minister. At age 14, he won his first international piano competition. By the age of 16, he won at least 5 internationalpiano competitions, and was the…
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Arthur Rubinstein called Janina Fialkowska a "BORN CHOPIN INTERPRETER" | Ep. 20 - This is the Legend Of JANINA FIALKOWSKA
If you are a longtime classical music fan, then you know who she is.The late great Arthur Rubinstein described her as a “born Chopin interpreter”. In fact, Rubinstein was her mentor. She is described as “one of the Grandes Dames of piano playing”. She is also a Juno Award winner. She is an alumna...
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She judged the Canadian Chopin Competition -- Ep. 19 - This is the Legend of Magdalena Baczewska
"Columbia University professor by day, musical sorceress by night"! - ConcertoNet Meet Magdalena Baczewska, a Polish virtuoso pianist, Director of the joint Columbia-Juilliard Music Performance Program, and judge of the 2025 Canadian Chopin Competition! Born in Katowice, Poland, Magdalena grew up...
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At 19 years old, she won the CBC National Radio Competition: Ep. 18 - This is the Legend of Jane Coop
At 19 years old, she won the CBC National Radio Competition. She has performed at the world’s most renowned concert halls, such as Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, and the Bolshoi. She is a member of the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia. She is a 3-time Juno Award nominee. She is a...
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At 11 years old, she made her major piano performing debut - Ep 17: This is the Legend Of Athena Deng
At 11 years old, she performed her first major performancewith an orchestra. At 12 years old, she won her first international competition. At 22 years old, she won 2nd prize at the Canadian Chopin Competition. And later this year in 2025, Athena Deng will be competing for the greatest piano prize...
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An Award-Winning Composer Describes His Career: Ep. 16 - Aaron Tsang (Part 2)
An excellent composer must have exceptional understanding of the audience’s preferences. In part 2 of the Legend of Aaron Tsang, Amos Vang and Aaron Tsang discuss Aaron’s decision to go to the University of Toronto for music composition, the evolution of Aaron’s musical style, the similarities...
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At 14, his music was featured at international film festivals - Ep 15: This is the Legend Of a Composer - Aaron Tsang (Part 1)
At 14 years old, his music and films were featured at international film festivals. He’s composed for world-renowned video game and entertainment publishers such as Capcom, DreamWorks Pictures, and Konami. In fact, the intro and outro music that you will hear on this episode was written by Aaron...
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The Future of Work has Changed... Ep. 14 - This is the Legend Of Post-Professionalism, with Dr. Ka Tat Tsang
Gone are the days when people had one job. Gone are the days when professions such as lawyers and doctors enjoyed a high level of respect and recognition. Gone are the days when it was believed that a person could only be an expert in one area. Today, it is becoming increasingly important to have...
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Episode 13: This is the Legend Of a Legal Polymath - Dr. Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich
Lawyer. Professor. Contestant on CBC’s “Canada’s Smartest Person”. Former election candidate for Ottawa City Council and for the Law Society of Ontario. Legal polymath. This is the Legend Of… Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich. Join Amos Vang as he features the trailblazing career of Dr. Bromwich. The two...
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Episode 12: Introversion, The Limits of Therapy, and Cultural Concerns
It's difficult enough to get to therapy. It's even more heartbreaking when you realize that no matter how hard you tried, it didn't work. And it's NOT your fault. Unfortunately, this is the reality facing many Asians and Asian-Americans. On this sobering episode, Amos Vang and Godwin Chan discuss...
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Episode 11: This is the Legend of Godwin Chan
An episode 20+ years in the making. Scientist, venture capitalist, angel investor, podcaster. This is the Legend Of Godwin Chan. Godwin will also be a regular feature on the podcast and will co-host some episodes. Amos Vang and Godwin Chan have been friends for over 20 years: since...
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Episode 10: This is the Legend of a Ring Announcer - Carlos Verde
Step aside, Michael Buffer. A new announcer has stepped into the ring of history. Join Amos Vang as he features Carlos Verde, international fight night ring announcer for United Boxing Promotions! For over 10 years, Carlos’s adventures in journalism has brought him everywhere from international...
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Episode 9: This is the Legend of a History Mythbuster - Sebastian Major
There’s mythbusting, and then there’s history mythbusting. Join Amos Vang as he interviews Sebastian Major, a history teacher and host of the award-winning podcast Our Fake History! In a similar vein to This is the Legend Of…, Sebastian focuses on telling the unknown stories of history itself:...
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Episode 8: This is the Legend Of a Concertmaster - Jonathan Crow
At 25 years old, he became the youngest concertmaster in a North American orchestra. This is the Legend Of Jonathan Crow, a legendary Canadian violinist, concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and former teacher of another legendary violinist, Kerson Leong. In this episode, Amos Vang…
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Episode 7: This is the Legend Of an NHL Social Media Manager - Cameron Penney
This is the Legend of Cameron Penney. From working as a co-op student for the Fort Frances Times to managing social media in the NHL for the Winnipeg Jets, Cameron has enjoyed a meteoric rise in his career! Join Amos Vang as he features Cameron’s career and path to the NHL. Cameron and Amos also...
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Episode 6: This is the Legend of James Duthie
If you are a Canadian sports fan, then you know who he is. James Duthie has spent over 25 years with TSN and has won 4 Canadian Screen Awards for his work. From the Stanley Cup to the Grey Cup to the Vancouver Olympics to the NBA and everything in between, James tells his numerous stories and the...
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Episode 5: This is the Legend of a Psychotherapist - Dr. Ka Tat Tsang
Psychotherapy. Social Work. Social Science Inventor. Faculty Professor. This is the Legend of Dr. Ka Tat Tsang. In this episode, Amos features Dr. Ka Tat Tsang, a Hong Kong-born Canadian psychotherapist, about his career and his creation of the internationally acclaimed SSLD system. More...
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Episode 4: This is the Legend of an Olympic Swim Coach - Byron MacDonald
Join Amos Vang as he interviews Byron MacDonald, a former Olympic swimmer, longtime swimming head coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, an award-winning Olympic sportscaster, and former coach of world champion swimmer Kylie Masse! In this episode, Byron and Amos talk about Byron’s...
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Episode 3: This is the Legend Of a World-Renowned Virtuoso Violinist - Kerson Leong
At 8 years old, Kerson Leong (梁喬信) won his first national music competition, and then won the next 4 consecutive national music competitions at 9, 10, 11, and 12 years old. At 13 years old, he won 1st prize at the International Yehudi Menuhin Competition (the Olympics/Paralympics of violin). To...
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Episode 2: This is the Legend of an Award-Winning Olympic Sportscaster - Scott Russell
Join Amos Vang as he interviews Scott Russell, a longtime award-winning sportscaster and primetime host on CBC Olympics! Scott has been a veteran of the entire sportscasting world, having presented almost 40 years of incredible sports stories from around the world. From the Olympics to NHL hockey...
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Episode 1 - This is the Legend of an Investment Banker - Ben Wong
Join Amos Vang as he interviews his paternal cousin, Ben Wong, managing director of Moelis Australia! In just his late teens and early 20s, Ben went from being a Bachelor of Commerce student to becoming a Vice President at JP Morgan, the world's largest investment bank. Soon after, Ben would work...
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Episode 0: Trailer - This is the Legend of a Brand-New Podcast
New horizons, new adventures, new stories. Amos Vang, the creator, producer, director, and host of "This is the Legend Of..." introduces himself and the show's objectives, as well as the exciting content that listeners and viewers can expect on their favourite podcasting platforms and on the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Have you ever wondered about what it takes to be a great investment banker? Or how you can be a broadcaster for the Olympics on national TV? What about becoming a famous world-renowned musician? Or how about making it to a pro sports league such as the NHL?Join Amos Vang, a Canadian lawyer, broadcaster, and podcaster, as he tells and features the untold real-life stories of professionals and people from all walks of life, as well as the lessons that they have learned from their careers. Real-life stories, timeless lessons, rising legends. Find them all here on "This is the Legend Of...".
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