Mélodie Zhao

Pianist | Composer | Conductor

 

Mélodie Zhao is a Swiss pianist, composer, and conductor whose unique ability to lead an orchestra from the piano sets her apart in the classical music world. Acclaimed for her fearless virtuosity and profound musicality, she has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Moscow Tchaikovsky Symphony, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, BBC Orchestra Wales, and Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, appearing on major stages from Lincoln Center in New York to the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Mélodie is a creator and storyteller, using her music to convey a message of peace, harmony, and the power of femininity in the arts. Through her compositions, performances, and innovative projects blending classical music with contemporary artistic expression, she seeks to inspire a deeper connection between music and humanity.

A visionary artist, she seamlessly blends tradition and innovation—not only in her interpretations of Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt but also in her original compositions, which push the boundaries of classical music. Her pioneering projects merge classical and electronic music, film, and digital storytelling, positioning her at the forefront of a new artistic generation.

Currently based in Berlin, she continues to push artistic boundaries, shaping the future of classical music with her visionary approach.