Joseph Guo (14), from Dublin, Ohio, has been playing the piano since the age of six, initially studying under Sini Zheng, and later on switching to Nina Polonsky. Joseph frequently participates in competitions and performs in student recitals. Throughout his many competitions, Joseph has received two invitations to play at Carnegie Hall. Joseph has also been playing the violin since the age of ten, and has played in an orchestra at Carnegie Hall with the Honors Performance Series. Most recently, Joseph has been continuing his piano studies through the participation of summer camps and festivals, such as the Vivace Music Festival.
Watch Joseph Guo perform Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20 by Frederic Chopin for the 2025 International Piano Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Joseph Guo perform Transcendental Etude No. 10 by Franz Liszt on the piano for the 2025 World Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.