Yang Bao

Yang Bao (b. 1991) is a super versatile New York-based artist who's making waves as a pianist, composer, installation creator, and more—think sound sculptures, video, painting, and performance all rolled into one cool package. Born in Lanzhou, China, he kicked off piano at age three, moved to the U.S. at nine for Juilliard pre-college, and later honed his classical chops at Juilliard and New England Conservatory under teachers like Wha-Kyung Byun and Bruce Brubaker. His "Infinity Music" concept is wild—he crafts massive stainless-steel sculptures that turn compositions into ever-evolving soundscapes shaped by time and chance, exhibited at spots like TANK Shanghai, The Donum Estate, and the Long Museum.

Bao blends classical mastery (think Rachmaninoff Rhapsody with China Philharmonic or Chopin concertos) with futuristic vibes, dropping albums like **HYPERSPACE**, **GODSPEED**, and the upcoming **MADLANDS** on Pentatone, mixing piano, synths, guqin, and strings to explore human-machine vibes amid AI and eco shifts. He's snagged awards like the Maria Manetti Shrem Composer Prize, Forbes China's "Most Influential Young Artist," and commissions from Dior and Louis XIII, plus film scores like "The Kitty Knight" for *I Am What I Am*—all while gigging at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and festivals worldwide.

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