On the evening of August 8, the Ningbo Cultural Plaza Grand Theater was packed with seats. He Chao, a piano scholar living in the United States, gave a wonderful performance of a complete set of Chopin's "Scherzo" and "Ballade" to his hometown audience. This rising star in the piano world born in the 2000s won warm applause and cheers from more than a thousand spectators with his profound artistic skills and unique understanding of Chopin's works.
He Chao, who is only in his early twenties, has shown outstanding musical talent since childhood. He started learning piano at the age of 7, and won the first prize in the Chinese composition group of the Hong Kong Asian Piano Open at the age of 14. He has also won many awards on the international stage since then. However, his talent was not limited to the arts, but also excelled in academics. In February 2024, he was admitted to Columbia University in New York, an Ivy League university in the United States, and will study for a master's degree in statistics in the fall.
In this special performance in Ningbo, He Chao used his superb skills and affectionate interpretation to vividly display the emotions of Chopin's works. After the performance, two music professionals spoke highly of his performance.
Hong Xun, a young Chinese pianist living in the United States, said: "As He Chao's professional tutor, I participated in all four of his recitals this year and witnessed his progress in each one. And his performance in his hometown of Ningbo, Undoubtedly the most exciting one. His performance is truly a combination of "heaven, earth and man, three talents in one". Whether it is technique, emotion or style, it shows his unique charm as a musician."
Piano Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellow in the United States. Zhang Dongfang, a teacher at the Conservatory of Music of Ningbo University, also spoke highly of He Chao's performance. He believes that He Chao's superb skills, full of emotions and unique style demonstrate his personality and charm as an interpreter. His performance not only has the original flavor of Chopin's works, but also incorporates his personal emotions and thoughts, making his performance even more fascinating.
He Chao's future is undoubtedly full of infinite possibilities. His continuous exploration and efforts on the road of music will surely bring more exciting performances to the audience. We look forward to him achieving greater success in his future music career and living a wonderful artistic life!
