Grand prize winner of the 18th Tokyo International Duo Piano Competition, the Liang-He duo has been acclaimed for its combined artistry and synchronicity.  The members of the duo, Xiaomin Liang and Jue He, began playing together when they were students at Northwestern University.  They later developed into a professional ensemble while living in Chicago.  

The duo has performed in festivals and concert series throughout Asia and North America and has frequently been featured on WFMT, Chicago's classical music radio station.  The Liang-He duo successfully toured over 40 cities in China from 2012 to 2014, performing in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, receiving rave reviews and further accolades. They recently returned from their fourth tour in the summer of 2019, during which they were invited by the prestigious Poly theater to perform in 15 of the newest state-of-art venues across China.​ Other accomplishments include winning third prize in the “Liszt 200 International Two-Piano Competition" and being named Chicagoland’s first “Young Steinway Artists.”

The Liang-He Duo is committed to developing a unique repertoire based on exploring the classics of two-piano literature, as well as creating new works through commissions. Their innovative programs combine traditional and less-frequently performed works. Both Xiaomin Liang and Jue He received their Doctorate degrees in piano performance from Northwestern University.