Jerry Liao

Born in Fuzhou, China, Canadian pianist Bo Xuan (Jerry) Liao resides in Calgary, Alberta, where he is an active soloist and collaborative pianist. Jerry is in his third year of a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Calgary, studying with Dr. Jani Parsons. Most recently, Jerry won first prize in Category IV of the VI Vienna International Chopin Competition and gave his European debut in Vienna. 

In 2023, Jerry had the privilege of collaborating with acclaimed Chinese Canadian composer Vincent Ho, culminating in the world premiere performance of The Galloping Horse from The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, Book 2. In addition to his work as a piano soloist, Jerry is a passionate chamber musician and collaborator, recently performing John Burge’s Four Violin Concerto. Outside of music, Jerry enjoys playing badminton and eating delicious cuisine.