Who I Am
Leon Xiao is a passionate pianist dedicated to sharing music by collaborating with other musicians. His international performing career includes recitals in Wuhan, Liaoning, Shanghai, and San Francisco. He also performs regularly with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Chorus and the California Symphony, and was most recently awarded Gold prize in the Asia International Piano Grand Prix-Macau 2021.
Xiao is interested in pursuing a career as a music therapist, and he is currently earning his Bachelor of Music in San Francisco Conservatory of Music while studying with Professor Corey McVicar.
Studio Recital in Feb 2024 - Schumann Kinderszenen Op. 15
First Notes of a Journey
Leon Xiao gave his first studio recital performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, showcasing a diverse program that reflected his artistic growth and dedication to expressive, refined piano playing. It marked an important milestone in his development as a solo performer.
Studio Recital Mar 2025 - Bach French Suite No. 2
Echoes of Growth
In his second studio recital at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Xiao presented a program that highlighted both technical refinement and artistic maturity. The performance reflected his continued exploration of sound, expression, and musical storytelling.
“I began playing piano at five, just for fun, but soon my small hobby blossomed into a big dream. Inspired by the rhythms of nature—the wind, rain, and birdsong—I found a voice in music that drives me to become a professional pianist, sharing those natural emotions with the world.”
— Leon Xiao