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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Hong-Mei Xiao is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born in China in 1962 and began her musical journey at a young age. Her parents were both musicians, and they encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Xiao started playing the violin when she was just four years old. She showed a natural talent for music, and her parents recognized her potential. They enrolled her in the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where she studied under the guidance of Professor Lin Yaoji. At the age of 14, Xiao switched to the viola, which would become her primary instrument. She continued her studies at the Central Conservatory of Music and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1983. She then went on to pursue a Master of Music degree at the same institution. After completing her studies, Xiao began her professional career as a violist. She joined the China National Symphony Orchestra and became the principal violist in 1985. She remained with the orchestra for six years and gained valuable experience performing in concerts and touring internationally. In 1991, Xiao moved to the United States to further her musical career. She enrolled in the Juilliard School in New York City and studied under the renowned violist Samuel Rhodes. She also studied chamber music with the Juilliard String Quartet. During her time at Juilliard, Xiao won several awards and accolades. She was the recipient of the William Schuman Prize for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Music, the Juilliard Viola Concerto Competition, and the Juilliard Chamber Music Competition. After completing her studies at Juilliard, Xiao joined the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She taught viola and chamber music and also performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Xiao's career as a soloist began to take off in the early 2000s. She performed with several major orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She also performed at major music festivals, such as the Tanglewood Music Festival and the Aspen Music Festival. In 2005, Xiao released her debut album, "Viola Music from China." The album featured works by Chinese composers and received critical acclaim. It was named one of the top classical albums of the year by The New York Times. Xiao continued to release albums throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Her recordings included works by composers such as Bach, Brahms, and Shostakovich. She also continued to perform as a soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman. In addition to her performing career, Xiao has also been active as a teacher and mentor. She has taught at several institutions, including the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world. Xiao's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. She was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship in 2003 and the Ohio Governor's Award for the Arts in 2010. She was also named a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome in 2012. In conclusion, Hong-Mei Xiao is a talented and accomplished classical music artist who has made a significant impact on the world of music.

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