Recognized as one of the world's most successful violinist soloists from China, Xiang Gao is cited by the New York Times as "a rare and soulful virtuoso". He has performed for many world leaders, his musical integrity and virtuoso technique have gained accolades from audiences and reviewers around the world. Recently, the Stradivari Society in Chicago selected Mr. Gao to be a recipient of a Stradivarius violin for his international concerts. Mr. Gao lives in Newark, Delaware, where he is the youngest Professor of Music at the University of Delaware and the Artistic Director of the Master Players Concert Series on campus.