12 Notable alumni of Central Conservatory of Music
Updated: June 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Central Conservatory of Music is ranked #4,728 in the world and #392 in China by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 12 notable alumni from Central Conservatory of Music sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Central Conservatory of Music won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Zhu Xiao-Mei
1949-. (aged 77)
university teacher
pianist
piano teacher
Zhu Xiao-Mei is a Chinese French classical pianist and teacher, now based in Paris, France.
2. Zhou Long
1953-. (aged 73)
composer
pianist
musicologist
university teacher
Zhou Long is a Chinese American composer. He won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Music.
3. Zheng Xiaoying
1929-. (aged 97)
conductor
Zheng Xiaoying is a Chinese conductor and was the first female conductor in China. Zheng was the chief conductor of the China National Opera House (CNOH) and she formed and conducted the Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra. She was formerly the director of the Conducting Department of the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) in Beijing.
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4. Liu Dehai
1937-2020 (aged 83)
musician
Liu Dehai was a Chinese pipa player. He was born in Shanghai. In 1954, he learned the instrument under Lin Shicheng's guidance, entering the Central Conservatory of Music in 1957. After graduating in 1962, Liu stayed at the conservatory, serving as a professor. In 1964 he was transferred to the China Conservatory of Music. Since 1963, he held numerous performances...
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5. Zhang Liping
1965-. (aged 61)
opera singer
Zhang Liping is a Chinese soprano, who has sung leading roles in the opera houses of both Europe and North America. She is particularly known for her portrayal of Madama Butterfly.
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6. Fang Man
1977-. (aged 49)
composer
pianist
Fang Man is a Chinese-born American composer.
7. Natalie Ni Shi
1983-. (aged 43)
opera singer
Natalie Ni Shi is a Canadian lyric operatic soprano and film actress. She has received critical acclaim since her debut as Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute.
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8. Yuja Wang
1987-. (aged 39)
pianist
musician
Yuja Wang is a Chinese-born American pianist. She began learning piano at the age of six, and went on to study at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
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9. Wang Feng
1971-. (aged 55)
singer
songwriter
composer
Wang Feng is a Chinese singer, songwriter and musician. He is the founder and lead vocalist of the rock band No. 43 Baojia Street (鲍家街43号). After releasing two albums with the band, he signed a solo contract with Warner Music.
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10. Wei Wei
1963-. (aged 63)
actor
singer
Wei Wei is a Chinese singer, actress, philanthropist and professor. Nicknamed "The Empress of Pop", she has been widely recognized for her artistry and vocal performances. She has been regarded as one of the greatest Chinese entertainers of her generation, and her contributions to music and visual media have made her a prominent and influential Chinese pop culture figure during...
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11. Lang Lang
1982-. (aged 44)
classical pianist
Lang Lang is a Chinese classical pianist. He has performed with major orchestras around the world and appeared at many leading concert halls. Active since the 1990s, he was the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic and many of the top American orchestras. In 2000, a Chicago Tribune music critic called him "the...
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12. Vanessa-Mae
1978-. (aged 48)
violinist
composer
alpine skier
Vanessa-Mae, also called Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson, is a Singaporean-born British violinist and skier with Thai heritage from her father. Her album sales reached several million by 2006, making her the wealthiest entertainer aged under 30 in the United Kingdom at that time. She is known for fusing classical and popular genres, which she calls "violin techno-acoustic fusion". This crossover style...
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