Gong Qian Yang is a versatile musician whose work spans 21st-century modern classical music, encompassing choral works, film and TV soundtracks, radio headlines, gaming music, soundscapes, and symphonic compositions such as Nature and Me (Symphonic Poem) and Dawn – Awakening. His music is celebrated for being natural, uplifting, and inspirational, offering listeners an approachable yet profound experience.
As a composer, producer, and publisher, Yang has released seven albums:
Sonic Poem
Sonic Spring
Sonic Wave
Lean on Me
Music for Yoga and More
Sonic Fusion
Space and Stars
Space and Stars reflects Yang’s inspiration from nature—the birds, forests, seashores, waves, wind, night sky, moon, and twinkling stars—expressing a deep connection to the universe.
An accomplished violinist, Yang is a two-time first-prize winner of the Starling International Scholarship Foundation in the U.S. He studied with legendary teachers Prof. Dorothy Delay and Prof. Kurt Sassmannshaus at both the Aspen Music Festival and Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). He has also studied with Ms. Kathleen Lenski and Prof. Robert Lipsett in California and holds a Master’s Degree in Music.
Yang has been greatly influenced by his mentors, including composer Joel Hoffman and Gerhard Samuel, who guided him in modern music languages and new music. During his time at CCM, he had the unique opportunity to play Prof. Samuel’s Gagliano violin.
While maintaining a successful career as a soloist and concert artist, Yang continues to focus on composition and music production, drawing inspiration from the harmony of nature and the universe. Many of his musical ideas emerge during tours, from humming along on the way to Nashville to driving through the Appalachian Mountains, always seeking the energy and balance of the natural world. Yang believes that music should radiate life energy, celebrating the beauty of the universe and humanity.
Gong Qian Yang’s music is available internationally on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Verizon, Amazon MP3, Tencent Music, Netease Music, Nokia, MySpace Music, Tradebit, Napster, Emusic, and has been well received for its ability to touch hearts and connect listeners to the universal harmony.
