Xiang Ye

Xiang Ye, piano
Born in Kunming, China, This pianist has captivated audiences with his exceptional talent in solo and chamber music performances across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and China, showcasing his artistry in a variety of noteworthy and well-regarded venues around the world. His performances are known for their elegance and poetry, earning him acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Despite the praise, he remains grounded in his passion for music, viewing each performance as an opportunity for personal and artistic growth.

Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards in various international competitions, including the Toyama Asian Youth Music Competition, International Competition “Luigi Zanuccoli” for Young Musicians, Young Musician International Competition “Città di Barletta,” Paderewski International Piano Competition in the USA, International Piano Competition Smederevo, Carles & Sofia International Piano Competition, Shanghai Piano Open Competition, The Chinese Golden Bell Award for Music, and the “Red·Classic” Public Welfare International Piano Competition, among others.

His educational journey has taken him to diverse corners of the globe. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at the Sichuan Conservatory in China under the guidance of Prof. Yan Zhou. In 2012, he embarked on an artistic journey to deepen his musical skills in Europe. Continuing his academic pursuits, he furthered his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart in Germany, where he was mentored by Ms. Wan-Ing Ong. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree from Zurich University of the Arts in Switzerland, mentored by Prof. Hans-Jürg Strub (student of Hans Leygraf). During this time, he further diversified his musical expertise by studying Baroque music and instruments at the Erzdiözese Conservatory Vienna in Austria under Prof. Dr. Andrea Pach, focusing primarily on the organ. He also explored chamber music and jazz. In 2017, he presented his first organ concert at Peterskirche in Vienna. In 2019, he earned the highest artist diploma (Konzertexamen) in piano performance from Martin Luther University in Germany, under the guidance of Prof. Albrecht Hartmann (cembalist, pianist, multi-prize winner, and student of Günter Kootz). Furthermore, he has also studied under the mentorship of the Bösendorfer artist Carlo Grante, protege of Ivan Davis (student of Horowitz) and Rudolf Firkušný (student of Janáček, Cortot, and Schnabel).