Xiaoyin Zhang

    Zhang Xiaoyin began her musical studies at the age of five. She was admitted to the elementary school of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where she studied piano with Professor Weilin Li, later shifting her major to the harp. Following graduation from the Central Conservatory of Music High School, the Central Conservatory of Music accepted Zhang as a harp major, in addition to receiving numerous scholarships.

    While still a student, Zhang was recognized as an extraordinary talent, was frequently invited to perform as a session musician, as well as being asked to perform as a soloist with the China National Symphony Orchestra and other regional professional orchestras. Zhang accompanied the China Philharmonic Orchestra on their world tour in 2002.

    In 2003, Zhang received full scholarships tothe British Royal Academy of Music and the Boston Conservatory of Music. She would ultimately choose the Boston Conservatory of Music studying with Cynthia Price-Glynn, Ursula Holliger and Nancy Hurrell, earning her Master’s in Harp Performance in 2005.

Following her return to China in 2006, Zhang auditioned with the China Philharmonic Orchestra, and is currently principle harp. Zhang is one of China’s rising musical stars, and is in great demand both as a classical musician and soloist as well as contributing her talents to a wide range of radio, film and television projects.