From Stage to Podium: Yuan Xin — A Pianist's Two Paths, and She Has Walked Both

Violin Temple · Violin Temple Treasure Hall From Stage to Podium Yuan Xin: A Pianist’s Two Paths—She Has Walked Both Teacher at the China National Symphony Orchestra Piano Art Center, Piano Art Director of the China National Symphony Orchestra Affiliated Children’s and Youth Choir—Yuan Xin is a rare pianist who excels in both performance and teaching. At age 11, she entered the Affiliated Middle School of Sichuan Conservatory of Music, then completed a combined bachelor’s and master’s program at the Central Conservatory of Music Piano Department, studying under Professor Wu Ying. On stage, she has performed alongside Lü Siqing and Chen Xieyang; in the classroom, her students frequently win international and national awards. Now, as the principal pianist of the National Treasure String Orchestra, she adds another role to her repertoire. From Sichuan to Beijing At 11, Yuan Xin was admitted to the Affiliated Middle School of Sichuan Conservatory of Music, studying under Professors Li Mingzhu and Li Xiaoling—the starting point of her formal bond with the piano. She later entered the Central Conservatory of Music Piano Department with outstanding grades, completing both undergraduate and graduate studies under renowned pianist, educator, and doctoral supervisor Professor Wu Ying, earning a master’s degree in piano performance. From the southwest to Beijing, from middle school to master’s, her academic journey has been solid and complete. 11 years old · Affiliated Middle School of Sichuan Conservatory of Music Bachelor’s · Central Conservatory of Music Piano Department Master’s · Piano Performance Major, under Professor Wu Ying On Stage: From Solo to Chamber Music Yuan Xin’s performance footprint spans both domestic and international stages. She has been invited to give solo and ensemble concerts in various locations, participating in major international exchange events, earning widespread acclaim. She served as a piano accompanist at the Beijing International Vocal Festival and gave piano lecture-recitals during the National Centre for the Performing Arts Autumn Music Tour—not just playing, but also clearly explaining the music. With the China National Symphony Orchestra, she performed in key concerts such as "The Party’s Light Shines on My Heart"—commemorating the 100th anniversary of Zhu Jian’er’s birth, "The River of Time"—part of the "Years Symphony · Hepingli" series, and "Mozart and the World’s Classic Sounds"—a chamber music special by the China National Symphony Orchestra. She won the Outstanding Piano Accompaniment Award at the China Finals of the 2nd Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory International Music Competition. Collaborating Artists Chen Xieyang (Conductor), Fan Tao (Conductor), Chai Liang (Conductor/Violin), Lü Siqing (Violin), Qian Zhou (Violin), Zhang Yingying (Cello), Li Cheng (Cello), Yu Yuanchun (Pipa), Vivace String Quartet On the Podium: From Renmin University to Exam Judge 2013: Appointed as Piano Art Director at the School of Arts, Renmin University of China, dedicating eight years to higher education music instruction 2014: Became a judge for the Central Conservatory of Music Grading Examination Committee, with over a decade of judging experience, continuously involved in piano talent selection 2021: Left Renmin University to focus on performance and teaching In the teaching field, Yuan Xin’s achievements are equally impressive. Her students have repeatedly excelled in domestic and international competitions: 2nd place in the 20th Santa Cecilia International Piano Competition, 2nd place in the Amateur Group B of the 17th Xinghai Cup National Piano Competition Finals—many students have been admitted to the Central Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School’s piano major, music education major, and composition major. 6 Outstanding Teacher Awards 10+ Years of Grading Exam Judging Experience Both Paths Walked Best Instructor Award, China Region, 20th Santa Cecilia International Piano Competition Outstanding Teacher Award, 17th Xinghai Cup National Piano Competition Finals, 2018 Outstanding Instructor Award, China Region, Liszt International Youth Piano Competition, 2019 Outstanding Instructor Award, 7th Asian International Art Competition Outstanding Instructor and Outstanding Gardener Awards, 5th and 6th KAWAI Asia Piano Competition A pianist, two paths—performance and teaching. Many can only walk one. Yuan Xin has walked both, and excelled in each. Principal Pianist, National Treasure String Orchestra Violin Temple · National Treasure String Orchestra · Piano Section As the principal pianist of the National Treasure String Orchestra, Yuan Xin brings not only performance ability but also a comprehensive "performance + teaching + judging" trinity. She can play, teach, and evaluate—a rare composite talent for any string orchestra.