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2025 Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition
November 15, 2025
Westport, CT
. . . . Jiahao Han was selected as one of three finalists who advanced from a global preliminary round. In the final round, each finalist presented a 45-minute performance that combined repertoire from multiple musical eras with a newly commissioned contemporary work by Timo Andres. Jiahao was awarded the $10,000 Second Prize as well as the Best Performance of a Commissioned Piece Award for his interpretation of Andres’s work Competition.
. . . . Mr. Andres praised Jiahao’s realization of Competition as being exactly in line with the spirit in which he conceived the work, while the judges thought highly of Jiahao’s lecture-performance format and artistic presentation. . . .
European American Music Alliance – Music Festival
July 1 – 30, 2025
Paris, France
. . . a summer music festival founded by Dr. Philip Lasser as a continuation of the French pedagogical lineage of Nadia Boulanger and her student Narcis Bonet. Marking the festival’s thirtieth anniversary, EAMA offered an intensive environment in which performance, analysis, composition, and musicianship were deeply intertwined. As the only Piano Duo receiving fellowship, Jiahao Han and Vicky Lam studied chamber music with the renowned pianist and pedagogue Émile Naoumoff, himself a student of Nadia Boulanger; worked at the highest level of Keyboard Harmony with Dr. Lasser; and studied score reading of nineteenth- and twentieth-century symphonies and orchestral works with conductor Mark Shapiro.
Jiahao’s experience at EAMA culminated in a series of performances that reflected the festival’s emphasis on stylistic breadth, collaboration, and living musical craft. . . .
Art of Piano 2025 – Music Festival
May 23 – June 9, 2025
Banff, Canada
. . . an intensive music festival that brought together young pianists for two and a half weeks of study, performance, and artistic exchange. Participants attended masterclasses, lessons, and workshops with distinguished faculty members including Mr. Hung-Kuan Chen, Ms. Tema Blackstone, Mr. Fabio Bidini, Ms. Joanna MacGregor CBE, and Ms. Micah Yui.
The festival culminated in a final lecture-performance, in which each student presented a reflection of what they had absorbed during the program. Beyond the formal training, the experience was shaped by Banff’s extraordinary natural surroundings. . . .
First DMA Recital
March 27, 2025
New York City, NY
. . . . The first half of the program traced an intimate tonal relationship among three distinctive works: Shostakovich’s nostalgic Prelude and Fugue in C major, Op. 87, No. 1; Rameau’s exquisite Gavotte et six doubles in A minor; and Prokofiev’s rarely performed Piano Sonata No. 9 in C major, a luminous pearl of the piano literature. . . .
The second half turned to two seminal Romantic works: Brahms’s deeply inward Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118, with its atmosphere of longing and unrequited feeling, and Chopin’s brilliant Variations on Mozart’s “Là ci darem la mano,” Op. 2 . . . .
Reverberation at National Arts Club
December 12, 2023
New York City, NY
On December 12, 2023, Jiahao Han premiered his own composition, Four Fantasy Pieces for Piano, at Juilliard’s Double Vision Concert. Written and presented under the tutelage of Dr. Philip Lasser, the work reflects Jiahao’s dual identity as both pianist and composer, bringing together his experience as a performer with his growing interest in contrapuntal craft, harmonic color, and expressive musical form. . . .
Journey at International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn 2023
November 29 – December 10, 2023
Bonn, Germany
. . . . Jiahao's performances placed him among the top six semifinalists . . . and​ also received critical recognition from the German journal General-Anzeiger, which praised the dramatic force and refinement of his playing: “Jiahao Han from China offered a fantastic performance. A superbly shaped Beethoven sonata was followed by a terrifically mastered Liszt B minor sonata, transformed in an emotional drama.”
Reverberation at National Arts Club
November 9, 2023
New York City, NY
"A Virtuoso Afternoon with Prize-Winning Pianist Jiahao Han," presented by the Stecher and Horowitz Foundation, the recital followed Jiahao Han’s distinction as a prizewinner of the 2022 New York International Piano Competition. . . .
Debut at Temple Emanu-El
October 15, 2023
New York City, NY
. . . . Presented with the support of the Stecher and Horowitz Foundation, this appearance marked an important milestone following Jiahao's success at the 2022 New York International Piano Competition, where he was awarded Second Prize.
"Back to Hometown" Interview, Masterclass, and Lecture Concert
August 5, 2023
... With a mission to inspire and guide emerging artists from Wenzhou, ... his captivating lecture performances aimed to imbue the art of music with deep significance for the community of this musically rich yet often overlooked city.
Beethoven's Trilogy - Opp. 109, 110, 111
February 1, 2023
Described as the musical equivalents of "Mount Everest," "K2," and "Kanchenjunga," Beethoven's final three piano sonatas are renowned for their sophistication and soul-stirring depth. In Jiahao's senior recital, he engaged the audience in a captivating lecture concert...
Juilliard ChamberFest 2023: Featuring the Amy Beach Piano Quintet
January 11, 2023
... Guided by the expert mentorship of Dr. Audrey Axinn and Prof. Darrett Adkins, this talented ensemble devoted just one intensive week to refine their performance and bring Amy Beach's tuneful and dramatic quintet to life.
November 30, 2022
... Jiahao's interpretation of this complex composition was lauded by the composer himself, who described it as "virtuosic, brilliantly executed, and filled with interpretive insights that were truly refreshing." ...
Debut at Alice Tully Hall of Lincoln Center:
Avner Dorman's Newly Composed Piano Sonata No. 6
The Artemisia Foundation - "22 Sessions"
October 16, 2022
In a dual role as both mentor and scholarship recipient, Jiahao played a pivotal part in organizing the October edition of this prestigious gathering. His presence was not only a mark of recognition but also an opportunity for him to share his unique interpretation of Ravel's intricate masterpiece...
Aspen 2022 Experiences and Performances
from June 25 to August 21, 2022
Recipient of a full fellowship, Jiahao embarked on an enriching eight-week musical journey at the renowned Aspen Music Festival and School.
During this immersive experience, he had the privilege of studying under the tutelage of world-renowned artists such as Arie Vardi, Fabio Bidini, and Hung-Kuan Chen, culminating in a captivating solo performance at Harris Hall...
The Tenth New York International Piano Competition
June 19-24, 2022
A distinguished three-round global piano competition proudly organized under the auspices of the esteemed Stecher and Horowitz Foundation.
Jiahao's remarkable achievement as the second prize winner in 2022 has not only earned him well-deserved recognition but also granted him exciting performance opportunities that span across the United States, further enriching his musical journey...
Juilliard PianoScope - Robert and Clara Schumann
April 12 & 21, 2022
... Jiahao delivered a mesmerizing performance of Robert Schumann's Klavierstücke, Op. 111.
This performance was a profound and innovative collaboration, as it featured an actor and an actress portraying the roles of Robert and Clara Schumann, who, in a poignant prelude to the music, read their heartfelt letters to each other on stage, setting the stage for a truly captivating musical experience.
Marathon Performances at The Metropolitan Museum of Art - The Chausson Piano Quartet
March 25 & 26, 2022
... not just once, but in a remarkable marathon of four performances over the course of two days at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This opus, characterized by its massive scale, energy-consuming demands, technical intricacies, and soul-elevating musical depth, provided a remarkable opportunity for French Impressionist music to shine brilliantly within the twilight ambiance of the European Sculpture Gallery, leaving an indelible mark on their audience.
Juilliard ChamberFest 2022: Featuring the Chausson Piano Quartet
March 16, 2022
... ambitiously selected the stirring piano quartet by the French Impressionist composer Ernest Chausson. Serving as Chausson's final major work before his tragic demise, this quartet presents a rich tapestry of tonal colors, guiding the listener through a kaleidoscope of sonic emotions and experiences....
"I Got Rhythm" - Focus Festival 2022
January 27, 2022
... Their collaborative delivery breathed new life into the infectious charm of Gershwin's composition, infusing the timeless piece with an enchanting blend of technical finesse and heartfelt musical expression, captivating the audience and paying homage to the rich heritage of American musical tradition.