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International prize winning classical pianist Di Xiao has been described as “a pianist of awesome gifts” by the press. She concluded a major international recital tour in 2009 representing the UK as part of the universally acclaimed 'Rising Stars' series. The tour included sell out concerts at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Vienna Konzerthaus, Salzburg Mozartium, Stockholm Konserthaus and Luxembourg Philharmonie . Following her Köln Philharmoie recital, played to an audience of over 1000, the press stated that “Di Xiao presents a demanding programme that takes your breath away.” As the tour progressed she went on to thrill audiences at Symphony Hall and Town Hall Birmingham, Brussels Bozar, Athens Megaron, Hamburg Laeiszhalle and Barcelona L'Auditori. Di Xiao's education included study at the Odessa Conservatoire, under the eminent Professors A. M. Bougaevski and G. V. Popova and the Central Conservatory of Music Beijing. She graduated from the latter with one of the highest marks in the history of the Conservatory. In 2005 she was awarded a full scholarship by Birmingham Conservatoire where she studied under Professors Mark Racz, now Deputy Principle at The Royal Academy of Music London, and Malcolm Wilson, head of Piano. Respected by the musical elite, Di Xiao has had the honour of private master classes with Alfred Brendel, John Lill, Peter Donohoe and Simon Trpceski. Di Xiao enjoyed success in competition from and early age wining the Most Outstanding Young Musician of Gu
Salut d'Amour, Op. 12
2242An Autumn Moon Over a Calm Lake
393Deux arabesques, L. 66: No. I. Andantino con Moto
194Miroirs: III. Une Barque sur L'Ocean (A boat on the Ocean)
135Deux arabesques, L. 66: No. II. Allegretto Scherzando
126Six Humoresque Bagatelles, Op. 11: II. The Spinning Top
107Liuyang River
88Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52
89Instants d'un Opera de Pekin
810Six Humoresque Bagatelles, Op. 11: I. Good Morning! Good Morning
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