Hanqing Zhou

HanQing Zhou is a rising figure of the 80s generation pianist who is committed to connect to today’s audiences by offering strong interpretations of the historical and contemporary repertoire.As a soloist he has performed in orchestral and recital settings. His debut was with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, performing the Prokofiev’sThird Piano Concerto under James Feddeck.He has given solo and chamber performance at Warner Concert Hall, Kulas Recital Hall in Ohio, Neier Recital Hall in Chengdu, and Duncan Recital Hall in Houston. Hanqing completed his Bachelor’s Degree of Piano performance at Oberlin conservatory of music with Professor Peter Takacs. He achieved his Master’s Music Degree at Rice University, Shepherd School of Music under Dr. Robert Roux. Now, He pursues his Artist Diploma in University of Houston with Nancy Weems. He have also participated to many music festivals and master classes including working with Leon Fleisher, Paul Badura-Skoda, John Lill, Nalita True,Yoheved Kaplinsky,Vladimir Fletsman and so on. HanQing received a full scholarship from Oberlin Conservatory and is a recipient of the Dr. Margaret Ann Goldstein Prize from Rice University He is also a prize winner of many competitions including the Hong Kong Mozart Piano Competition, Firelands Symphony Orchestra Concerto Completion, Gu LangYu National Competition (in the Sichuan region).