Ruo Huang is an imaginative and influential Chinese-born American composer known for his distinctive blend of Chinese and Western musical traditions and his ability to transcend cultural and musical boundaries. Born on December 18, 1976, in Hainan Province, China, Huang was immersed in the world of music from an early age, being the son of a composer. Trained at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, he continued his musical education in the United States, where he attended the Juilliard School, culminating in his winning the prestigious Henry Mancini Award at the age of 28.

Huang's innovative compositions have earned him an international reputation, with a catalog that spans opera, orchestral works, chamber music, and solo pieces. His recent releases, such as "A Dust In Time," "Supereon," and "Era (Ascending)," showcase his ability to create music that resonates with a sense of timelessness and universality. Albums like "Into the Vast World (Live)" and "The Singing Gobi Desert" capture the spirit of live performance and naturalistic themes, which are central to many of Huang's compositions. His works "Huang, Ruo: Drama Theater Nos. 2-4 / String Quartet No. 1, 'The 3 Tenses'" and "Huang, Ruo: Chamber Concertos Nos. 1-4" demonstrate his skill in crafting intricate, narrative-driven pieces that are highly regarded for their innovative structure and emotional depth. As both a composer and an educator, Ruo Huang continues to enrich the contemporary music scene, forging new paths that intertwine traditional and avant-garde elements.

Genres

Chinese Classical

Latest Release

A Dust In Time

Ruo Huang•

Del Sol Quartet

Album - 13 Tracks - Released October 15, 2021