Cai Huiping  is a Hong Kong–born pianist currently pursuing advanced graduate studies at the Eastman School of Music in the United States. She has established an active international career as a soloist and collaborative pianist, performing across North America, Asia, and Europe while maintaining a strong academic and professional presence in leading conservatories.

Education

• Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Literature (expected 2027), Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
• Master of Music in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music (expected 2026), Eastman School of Music
• Master of Music in Piano Performance (2022), New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA
• Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Music Theory (2020), Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
• Pre-College Studies, Conservatory High School / early training (Sydney-related institutions noted in profile structure)

Awards and Competitions

• 2025: Aspiration Special Award, Olga Kern International Piano Competition
• 2025: Winner (Open Category), Vancouver Piano Session Concerto Competition
• 2024: Special Contemporary Award, San Francisco International Piano Competition
• 2023: First Prize & Audience Award, New York Franz Liszt International Piano Competition
• 2023: Third Prize, Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artists Competition
• 2023: Runner-up, MTNA Young Artist Piano Category (New York State)
• 2022: First Prize, Los Angeles International Liszt Competition
• 2019: First Prize, Chopin International Piano Competition (Hartford)
• 2018: Winner, Miami Music Festival Piano Concerto Competition
• 2017: First Prize, Philadelphia International Piano Competition (plus Best Concerto & Best Recital Awards)
• 2014: First Prize, Shenzhen Piano Competition (Professional Category)

Selected Solo Performances

• Eastman School of Music (Kilbourn Hall, Hatch Recital Hall)
• New England Conservatory of Music (Williams Hall, Boston)
• Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall (New York)
• Chicago Cultural Center
• Academy of Vocal Arts (Philadelphia)
• Shanghai “Ji” Concert Hall
• St. George’s Episcopal Church (Hilton, NY)
• International Music Foundation Series (Chicago)
• Puffin Cultural Forum (New Jersey & New York area)

Concerto Performances

• Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Carnegie Hall (Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1)
• Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3)
• Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (Mozart Piano Concerto No. 10)
• Temple University Symphony Orchestra (Rachmaninoff Paganini Rhapsody)
• Miami Music Festival Symphony Orchestra (Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1)
• Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra (Yellow River Piano Concerto)
• Kazakh State Philharmonic (Yellow River Piano Concerto)

Collaborative & Chamber Music

• Frequent collaborative pianist for violin, voice, and chamber ensembles in the US and China
• Performances at the Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.)
• Eastman School of Music degree recitals and chamber concerts
• Carnegie Hall-related debut collaborative recital (Weill Recital Hall)
• Member of Daphne Trio and various chamber formations (string trio, piano quartet, piano trio)

Teaching & Professional Positions

• Teaching Assistant, Eastman School of Music (Keyboard Department, 2024–2025)
• Department Assistant, Piano Accompanying & Chamber Music (Eastman, ongoing)
• Adjunct Collaborative Pianist, Nazareth University
• Teaching Assistant, New England Conservatory (2020–2022)
• Piano Faculty, Hochstein School of Music and Dance
• Staff Pianist, Eastman Community Music School
• Church musician (St. George’s Episcopal Church, NY)

Other Activities

• Member: American Liszt Society, MTNA
• Active in academic conferences and symposiums (Liszt and Farrenc-related events)
• Regular participant in international masterclasses and festivals
• Experience as arranger, accompanist, and ensemble collaborator