Hecheng Liu

In 1980, he graduated with honors, allowing him to enter the Conservatory College Program without any auditions. From 1980 to 1984, Liu studied under the nationally acclaimed professor Chen, Zemin at the Department of Chinese instrument of Central Conservatory of Music. At the same time, he also studie Guqin under the well-known professor Li, Xiangting.

Since his graduation in 1984, Liu has been teaching and performing both in China and abroad. As a soloist of the Chinese National Orchestra, Liu has performed in the United States, France, Germany, Sweden, Greece, Denmark, Yugoslavia, Spain, Former Soviet, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hang Kong. He has won many national and international competitions in Pipa performances. He is often invited by universities, museums, and research institutes to lecture and perform. Liu was once featured by the Beijing Radio Broadcasting station, one of the largest radio stations in China, in a show entitled, “Liu, Hecheng Pipa performart”. Liu is one of the most renowned musicians in the Bay Area. The critic says “Liu’s music gracefully combines strength and emotion to touch his listeners’ heart and soul.”