BASEL · SWITZERLAND
Ensemble Symphonique de Genève
Stadtcasino Basel · Musiksaal · 19:30 (doors 18:30) · Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 · Sergey Ostrovsky, conductor
Canadian-Chinese pianist · Montréal
Angela
Yixuan Miao
An emerging musical voice—curious, vivid and fearless.
13
years old
3
continents
9
countries on her musical journey
From Montréal to Moscow, each stage becomes part of one unfolding musical story.
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Biography
Born in China · Based in Montréal
Music as imagination, discipline and dialogue.
Angela Yixuan Miao is a Canadian-Chinese pianist whose performances have taken her from orchestral stages in Canada to recitals and festivals across Europe and the United States.
Since beginning piano at six, Angela has studied with Gregory Chaverdian, Piano Professor at Concordia University. An award-winning pianist and experienced pedagogue, he has appeared internationally as a soloist and collaborative pianist and has taught Piano Performance at Concordia since 2000.
Gregory Chaverdian · Official profile ↗A first violinist in her school orchestra and a member of its choir, Angela brings an instinct for colour, line and collaboration to the keyboard.
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Calendar
The next chapter
On stage
Competition
MOSCOW · RUSSIA
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27th International Television Contest “The Nutcracker”
Selected pianist · Piano category
Orchestral performance
BRITISH COLUMBIA · CANADA
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Okanagan Symphony Orchestra
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 · Monica Chen, conductor
Orchestral performance
GENEVA · SWITZERLAND
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Ensemble Symphonique de Genève
Conservatoire de musique de Genève · 19:30 · Bartók: Divertimento for Strings · Mozart: Symphony No. 40 · Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 · Sergey Ostrovsky, conductor
Orchestral performance
STADTCASINO BASEL · SWITZERLAND
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Ensemble Symphonique de Genève
Musiksaal · 19:30 (doors 18:30) · Bartók: Divertimento for Strings · Mozart: Symphony No. 40 · Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 · Sergey Ostrovsky, conductor
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Performances
Selected engagements
In concert
Orchestral appearances, invited solo recitals and collaborative projects—presented separately from competition results.
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Orchestral appearances
Soloist with orchestra
GENEVA · SWITZERLAND
Ensemble Symphonique de Genève
Conservatoire de musique de Genève · 19:30 · Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 · Sergey Ostrovsky, conductor
BRITISH COLUMBIA · CANADA
Okanagan Symphony Orchestra
Kelowna · Penticton · Vernon · Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 21 · Monica Chen, conductor
Official orchestra website ↗
SHERBROOKE · CANADA
Orchestre symphonique des jeunes de Sherbrooke
Âmes slaves: A Romantic Odyssey · Théâtre Centennial · 19:00 · Chopin: Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22 · Félix Ste-Marie, conductor
Official orchestra website ↗
ST. JOHN’S · CANADA
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 · Julian Pellicano, conductor
DILIJAN · ARMENIA
Armenian State Symphony Orchestra
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 · Sergey Smbatyan, conductor
SHERBROOKE · CANADA
Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 · François Bernier, conductor
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Solo recitals
Invited recitals
NEW YORK · USA
35th Summit Music Festival
Invited solo recital in the “On the Rise” Concert Series.
EUROPE
European Recital Tour
Lausanne · Geneva · Salzburg Mozarteum · Würzburg.
KITZBÜHEL · AUSTRIA
Invited Solo Recital
Kitzbühel Country Club
TIANJIN · CHINA
Tianjin Jinwan Grand Theatre
Solo recital featuring Scriabin, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt.
PLATTEVILLE · USA
University of Wisconsin–Platteville Piano Festival
Guest recital at Brodbeck Concert Hall.
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Chamber & collaborative
Music in dialogue
MONTRÉAL · CANADA
Radio-Canada · « Jeune comme le monde »
Featured performance recorded for ICI Musique Classique.
KITZBÜHEL · AUSTRIA
Six-hand piano collaboration
Rachmaninoff · Romance in A major
MONTRÉAL · CANADA
Collaboration with violinist Haik Kazazyan
Baghdassaryan · Nocturne · École de musique Vincent-d’Indy, Salle Marie-Stéphane · 19:30
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Journey
Music without borders
A growing world of music
Select a city to follow Angela’s path across competitions, festivals, recitals and orchestral debuts.
MONTRÉAL
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THE WORLD
Past
Upcoming
Select a city or use the arrow keys
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Distinctions
Selected milestones
Recognition
Gina Bachauer International Junior Piano Competition
Selected for the solo rounds among 24 junior pianists from 316 applicants.
Official competition ↗2nd International Competition for Young Pianists “Genève Musicale”
First Prize, Category C (18 and under) · Prix du Jeune Public · Prix spécial Ensemble symphonique de Genève
Genève Musicale ↗XVI Chopin International Piano Competition · Hartford
First Prize · Young Artist Category (17 and under)
61e Festival-Concours de musique classique de Lanaudière · CADENCE
Grand Prize · Ages 7–11 · All instruments
OMNI Music Competition
Grand Prize · Yannick Nézet-Séguin Prize · Ages 7–11, all instruments
Canadian Music Competition · CMC
First Prize · Piano, ages 7–10
Burgos International Music Festival · Spain
Grand Prize · All ages and instruments
London Young Musician
Gold Prize · Piano, age 8 and under
21st International Television Contest for Young Musicians “The Nutcracker” · Moscow
Youngest diploma recipient among the top eight pianists in the under-14 category.
Steinway Virtual Piano Competition
Second Prize · Age 9 and under
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Community
Music in service
Community & giving
Angela believes that music can bring people together and support the communities that make artistic life possible.
2026 · QUÉBEC, CANADA
Benefit recital · Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton
A community concert presented in support of the historic church and its local cultural work.
Sharing music is also a way of giving back.
In performance
At the piano, the world falls quiet—and the story begins.
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Media
Listen closer
Watch & read
11.09.2026 · PORTRAIT / VIDEO
Explore the full performance archive
YouTube ↗
« Angela Yixuan Miao, une jeune pianiste au parcours remarquable »
Le Val-Ouest · Alicia Parcel
↗ 2026 · MEET THE COMPETITORGina Bachauer International Junior Competition
Video portrait
↗ 11.09.2026 · OFFICIAL COVERAGEConcert Gala de la 66e édition du CMC
Concours de musique du Canada · ICI Musique Classique
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Press kit
Professional materials
For presenters & media
Biographies, approved photographs and selected performance information will be collected here as materials are finalized.
Official biographies
Short and extended biographies in English, French and Chinese.
Press photographs
Approved high-resolution portraits with photographer credits.
Performance information
Selected engagements, repertoire and professional credits.