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- China Symphonic Development Foundation dedicated a concert to showcase his works at the Beijing Concert Hall in 2016. On June 25, 2023, the world premiere of Dr. Huang's works left a lasting impression at the renowned Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Austin X Huang's concert works made their debut at Benaroya Hall in Seattle in 2013. Austin X Huang is a contemporary Chinese-American composer based in the United States, following in the footsteps of Aaron Copland, one of the most influential composers in 20th-century American music. He honed his composition skills under the guidance of avant-garde American composer Roger Briggs in Seattle. Austin X Huang specializes in creating contemporary symphonic works, with a focus on exploring cross-cultural musical landscapes. His compositions frequently incorporate elements from various Chinese dialects and ethnic cultures, offering fresh interpretations of folk music within the context of symphonic compositions. Notable works include his Second Symphony "Gir," "Seventh Chord Derivatives," the concerto for Erhu and Jinghu "Kongfu," the Violin Concerto "Pursuit of Dreams," and "Qinqiang Crossing Time." Beyond his role as a composer, Austin X Huang is also recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and holds a Ph.D. in Rock Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He stands as a prominent figure in bridging Chinese and American cultures through the medium of sound, viewing composition as a means to enrich life and contemplate the future.
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Austin Huang 黄晓枫原创交响乐 original symphonic music
Austin is a Chinese American composer who specializes in Modern Classical music with a twist of Chinese musical philosophy. He is located in Seattle, WA and has had his music performed in both the US, Canada, and China. His composition concert debuted in Seattle's Benaroya Hall on April 21, 2013 and China Symphonic Development Foundation held his composition concert in China Beijing Music Hall on January 21, 2016 performed by China Broadcast/Film Symphony Orchestra.