Violinist Xiang Gao, assistant professor of music at the University of Delaware, performed with the world-renowned Czech Philharmonic under maestro Neeme Jarvi at the prestigious Prague Spring International Music Festival in Prague in May. Gao had the honor of being the first violinist born in China to be featured as soloist during the Prague Spring event.
His performance, featuring works by Britten, Schubert and Faure, was broadcast throughout Europe on major radio stations. Prague Spring is one of Europe's premier musical festivals at which well-established artists and orchestras from all over the world are invited to perform.
Emerging as one of today's most promising artists, Gao has won many competitions, including the Aspen Violin Competition in l995. He has performed for world leaders, such as former President George Bush, and the former President of China Xian-nian Li. His musical integrity and his virtuoso technique have gained accolades from reviewers around the world.
At an age when many college graduates are still wondering what they want to do in life, Xiang Gao said he has the job that he always dreamed about: As an assistant professor of music at UD, he shares his skills with talented students and travels the world performing the music that he loves.
For more information on Gao, visit [http://www.music.udel.edu/deptinfo/faculty/gao.html].
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