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Leo began his piano studies at the age of 5 and entered the Xi’an Conservatory of Music affiliated middle school in 2012. After graduating high school in 2018, Xiaohe moved to Boston for his post-secondary studies at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he studied with Ya-fei Chuang and Jonathan Bass, and collaborated with renowned musicians and ensembles.
During his time at the Boston Conservatory, Leo expanded his repertoire in classical, jazz, and pop piano, holding two solo recitals in Seully Hall in 2021 and 2022. He performed for esteemed teachers such as Steinway Artist Max Levinson, Paganini Competition winner Lynn Chang, and Grammy-winning violist Paul Laraia. He also studied with touring violinist Sharan Leventhal in chamber music and collaborated extensively with Berklee and Boston Conservatory students. Leo's career also branched into improvisation, composition, and transcription, allowing him to contribute in recording studios and diverse musical settings. He also performed with the Firebird Pop Orchestra at the Boston Museum of Science.
Leo is currently a freelance musician and piano teacher, performing at weddings, events, and concerts across a wide range of genres including classical, jazz, pop, and film scores. He actively accompanies for teachers, students, and musicians, while also exploring opportunities in orchestras and recording studios.
Awards
Winner of the first prize in the 8th Concert Artists International Competition (2023, chamber division), leading to a performance at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
Winner of the Charleston International Music Competition (19th Century, 20-29 age division).
Silver medalist at the Virtuoso International Music Awards Competition, UK (2023).
Winner of numerous national and international piano competitions, including:
First place, 4th Toyama Cup Asian Youth Music Competition Shaanxi Province division (2008).
First prize, Shaanxi Province Music Instruments Competition “Seiler Cup” (2010).
First prize, 3rd Kawai Asia Piano Competition Shaanxi division (2010).
Third prize, Gulangyu Piano Festival Second National Piano Competition (2010).
First prize, 5th Steinway National Youth Piano Competition Northwest Division (2011).
First prize and special prize, Pramberg International Piano Competition Xi’an Conservatory division (2013).
First prize, Yamaha Music Scholarship Piano Competition (2014).
Fifth prize and Artist Honor Award, 5th Kawai Asia Piano Competition (2017).
Performances (Selected)
Performed at the faculty concert of Xi’an X-Music&Art Educational School, sponsored by Steinway, held at Steinway Showroom in Xi’an, China, in 2024
Performed at Candlelight Vigil Hosted by Chinese American Heritage Foundation at Boston Chinatown in 2023
Performed in the Firebird Pop Orchestra at their Boston Museum of Science Performance in MA as keyboardist in 2023
Solo piano concert (2014) hosted by Xi’an Steinway Store and organized by Xi’an Conservatory of Music.
Orchestra debut performing Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 with Xi’an Conservatory of Music Youth Orchestra (2014).
Chamber Recital at the Swedenborg Chapel, Cambridge, MA
Performances at venues including the Brookline Public Library, MIT Chapel, Harvard’s Tunes@Noon concert series, and the Beverly Study Orchestra Concert.
Chamber music collaborations with Berklee and Boston Conservatory students.
Invitations to perform at international events such as the BOLZANO BOZEN Piano Festival (Italy), Baroque 2016 Chamber Music Festival (Shanghai), and Hailun’s Night of Piano Concert (Yulin, Shaanxi).
Xiaohe’s performances and collaborations have spanned China, Italy, and the United States, where he has consistently showcased his versatility and passion for music across diverse genres and settings.
Listen to how he plays: https://youtu.be/dv6VkWO4nAI
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