George Gao

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George Gao (Chinese: 高韶青; pinyin: Gāo Sháoqīng, born 1967 in Shanghai, China) is an erhu player and composer. Gao began studying the erhu at the age of six. In 1982, he won First Prize at the Shanghai Junior Instrumental Soloist Competition and a Silver Medal at the China National Junior Instrumental Soloist Contest. His performance skill exempted him from high school exit exams, and he entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. During his stay, he participated in a program to broadcast Chinese language radio from North America. He finished his Bachelor of Arts degree, and graduated in 1988 with honors. He was the first student ever promoted one year early from that school. After graduation, he was invited to the International Orchestra as a solo artist. He founded the pop bands Red Maple Leaf and Snowman in Beijing. In 1989, he was invited to North Korea to host the World Youth Festival and the Arts diploma. In 1991, he was admitted into the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto and began studying piano and vocals. He also established the Inner Pulse pop band during that year. Two years later, he became the first erhu instructor at the school, established the first erhu syllabus, and organized the first large erhu concert in Canada. In 2005, he was invited to play at the Governor-General's inauguration in Ottawa. He tours the world frequently, performing in entertainment centers such as the United States, Canada, France, Japan, and China.Gao has performed with multiple o

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My Favorite Tunes

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Liu Tian Hua - 10 Erhu Pieces

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My Favorite Tunes 爵士恋曲

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Capriccio No. 2 For Erhu Mongolian Fantasy

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Capriccio No. 2 For Erhu Mongolian Fantasy (二胡随想曲第二号-蒙风, -)

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This is K2 HD Sound! (K2 HD)

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Music Link Over Centuries Vs. Wang Wei

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Carmen Fantasy

I Love China - Healing Best

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Erhu Pieces

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Pump Audio

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Music Link over Centuries vs Wang Wei

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