Lori-Ann is an 11-year-old pianist who began studying piano at the age of five under the guidance of her teacher, I Ling Tsai. She enjoys the challenge of learning new repertoire and finds that playing piano brings her a sense of calm and balance.
Her accomplishments include Gold Medal honors at the MTAC Romantic Festival, Bronze Medal honors at the MTAC Classical Festival, First Prize in the Baroque Music Competition, and top placements in the Pacific Stars Los Angeles Regional Competition.
Outside of music, Lori-Ann is a competitive fencer and also enjoys singing, golfing, hiking, and drawing. She will be entering sixth grade this fall and looks forward to continuing her musical journey while pursuing her many interests.
Watch Lori-Ann Qiao perform Gigue from Partita in B-Flat Major by Johann Sebastian Bach on the piano for the 2024 Baroque Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Lori-Ann Qiao perform Le Coucou (The Cuckoo) by Louis-Claude Daquin on the piano for the 2026 Summer Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.