Great music ... nearby
Originally from Shanghai, China, Xiaoliang Qian discovered his interest in music at the age of 4 with an electronic keyboard, transitioning to piano at 9 under the mentorship of Jiaping Wu and Tianying Zhao. He pursued his bachelor’s degree in piano performance at the University of Minnesota, studying with Professor Alexander Braginsky, and later earned his master’s degree in piano performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music under the mentorship of Professor Marina Lomazov. Currently, he is continuing his doctoral studies at the Eastman School of Music under the guidance of Professor Marina Lomazov and Professor Joseph Rackers.
Symphony Series 1
Friday September 13, 2024
Xiaoliang Qian, piano
Winner of the International Competition
for Piano
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2
Brahms Tragic Overture
Schubert Rosamunde Overture
With performances in the United States, China, and Italy, Xiaoliang has established himself as a skilled soloist. His commitment to music is demonstrated through his engagement in music festivals and competitions. He has taken masterclasses with world-class artists such as Arthur Greene, Boris Slutsky, Denis Evstuhin, Jon Nakamatsu, José Ramón Méndez, Ting Zhou, and Ursula Oppens. Xiaoliang has also won top prizes in many competitions, including of the Minnesota State MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition, West Central Division MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition, Swiss International Music Competition, Thousand Islands International Piano Competition, and Lewisville Lake Symphony International Piano Competition.
