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Gao Hong, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Musical Instruments at Carleton College, is a master pipa performer and composer. She directs the Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble and teaches courses on Chinese musical instruments and chamber music. Her career spans prestigious performances worldwide and collaborations across musical genres.
- Education: Bachelor of Arts from the Central Conservatory of Music (Beijing), studied under pipa master Lin Shicheng.
Research and Creative Work: Gao specializes in traditional Chinese music, particularly the pipa, and explores cross-cultural fusion through compositions and performances. She has composed for diverse ensembles, including symphony orchestras, jazz musicians, and international collaborators.
Awards and Grants: Notable accolades include the Bush Artist Fellowship (2005), five McKnight Artist Fellowships (2001-2019), and multiple Minnesota State Arts Board grants. Her albums, such as "Hunting Eagles Catching Swans" and "From Our World to Yours", have earned Global Music Awards.
- Performances: Featured at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and international festivals. She performed the National Anthem at an NBA game (2017), a first for a Chinese musician.
- Commissions: Collaborated with institutions like the American Composers Forum, Walker Art Center, and Jerome Foundation. Composed for Twin Cities Public Television's series Made in China and Ragamala Music and Dance Theater.
- Guest Professorships: Appointed at the China Conservatory, Tianjin Conservatory of Music, and Hebei Vocational College for the Arts.
