Hai Xu

Signed artist with Buffet Crampon Group in France. Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Music College of Minzu University of China, studying under Professor Pu Changtian. In 2012, obtained a master’s degree (Performer’s Diploma) from the Zurich University of the Arts in Switzerland, studying under internationally renowned oboe masters Simon Fuchs and Martin Frutige, and served as principal oboist of the Zurich University of the Arts Symphony Orchestra and the Swiss Youth Philharmonic Orchestra during this period. Since 2012, has served as principal oboist of the Zhejiang Symphony Orchestra, performing with the orchestra on tours to Germany, the United States, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Egypt, and other countries. Performed as a soloist at the 2013 Algiers International Music Festival and as an oboe soloist with the Zhejiang Symphony Orchestra in a concerto performance at the 2016 Zhejiang Culture Department’s “New Pine Project” concert. Received first prize in the Western instrument solo category and first prize in the Western instrument woodwind ensemble category at the 9th Zhejiang Music and Dance Festival; first prize in the Western instrument solo category at the 2015 “New Pine Project” Zhejiang Young Performers Competition; Outstanding Individual Award for contributions to the G20 Hangzhou Summit; Outstanding Contribution Award for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou; and first prize in the chamber music category at the 2021 Italy “Alba” International Music Festival.