Zoey Xinyue Zhou, Pianist

Zoey Xinyue Zhou is known for her versatile repertoire spanning vocal, instrumental, and orchestral music. Her performances grace prestigious venues across North America, Europe, and Asia, including stages as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Kaufman Music Center, Caramoor Music Center, Michael Klein Music Tent, and Duke’s Hall.

Currently, she works as a staff pianist at The Juilliard School’s college, pre-college and extension divisions and serves for distinguished pedagogues, including Timothy Cobb, Harold Robinson, Robert Langevin, and Cynthia Hoffmann. In the 2024 season, she worked as a rehearsal pianist for Long Island Concert Orchestra featuring conductor Enrico Fagone, violinist Frank Huang and bassist Timothy Cobb.

Zoey is an avid collaborator with double bass. She was hired as a staff pianist for the 2025 International Society of Bassists Competition. In addition, she has been the official accompanist for the double bass entrance auditions at The Juilliard School. She works closely with renowned bass performers and pedagogues, including Timothy Cobb, Harold Robinson, Rex Surany, Joseph Conyers, Graham Mitchell, and Tom Goodman.

She frequently performs in recitals with members of New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, San Francisco Symphony and Bamberger Symphoniker. She has worked in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Renée Fleming, Lawrence Brownlee, Frans Helmerson, Sébastian Jacot, Dominik Wagner, and Božo Paradžik.

Zoey holds a bachelor’s degree from the Royal Academy of Music in London and a master’s degree from The Juilliard School, where she studied under the guidance of Lydia Brown, Jonathan Feldman, and Diane Richardson. She has also benefited from the mentorship of renowned pianists such as Nicolò Sbuelz, Steven Blier, Bénédicte Jourdois, Julius Drake, Roger Vignoles, Andrew West, and Ian Fountain.

In the past, she has participated in several prestigious programs, including the Schubert Institut, SongFest, the Aspen Music Festival and School, and the Schwab Vocal Rising Stars at Caramoor.