“a technical wizard”—Cleveland Classical
Concert classical guitarist Hao Yang is known for her brilliant performances that are “full of color and character changes accompanied by an assured technique” (Cleveland Classical). Yang has won top prizes in numerous competitions, including the 54th Markneukirchen International Instrumental Competition, the GFA International Youth Competition, and CSU International Guitar Competition. She has appeared as soloist with the Chusachsische Philharmonie in Germany and has been invited to perform solo recitals at the Cleveland, Panama, and Beijing International Guitar Festivals. Yang has performed in major venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center, Miller Theatre, Princeton Sound Kitchen, and Subculture NYC. She holds a BM from the Curtis Institute of Music and is currently pursuing her graduate degree at the Lamont School of Music at University of Denver as recipient of the Newman Fellowship. She is a winner of the 2021 Astral Artists National Competition.
