31/10/2024 – Xavier was commissioned by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra (NedPho) to write an arrangement of Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Lady. His new composition will be performed by Alexander Soddy and NedPho in the Philharmonie HaarlemContinue readingUpcoming Performance: Sophisticated Lady with NedPho

28/10/2024 – Xavier’s composition《夔》(Kuí) has been selected for performance at the finals of the 13th Rivers Awards (百川奖) which will take place at the He Lüting Concert Hall on November 22 at 19:30. His eightContinue reading13th Rivers Awards/Performance Ensemble l’Itinéraire

17/10/2024 – On November 12, Xavier will present the content of his PhD thesis in Mandarin at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music as part of the Chinese Sounds in Western Music conference. The content ofContinue readingPhD Presentation at the Chinese Sounds in Western Music Conference

8/10/2024 – From October 4 to 7, Xavier participated in the 26th CHIME (Chinese Music in Europe) conference focusing on sustainability. CHIME, a European foundation for Chinese music research, convenes twice annually and every meetingContinue readingParticipation at the 26th CHIME Conference

15/7/2024 – Xavier’s composition Madhouse, after successful performances in The Netherlands and China, was awarded with the First Prize with Special Mention at the 2024 BACH International Music Competition, in the category of composers agedContinue readingFirst Prize with Special Mention at the BIMC

6/2/2024 – During the entire month of January, conductor Frank Adams and his string orchestra Kamerata Zuid, accompanied by soloists Nino Zannoni (voice) and Santiago Cimadevilla (bandoneon) toured through Argentina and the Netherlands, giving multipleContinue readingNew Recording: Chamamé Sinfónico

16/11/2023 – The world premiere of Madhouse by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra under the musical direction of Gianandrea Noseda was uploaded today and can be viewed here in video format and listened to here inContinue readingNew Recording: Madhouse with the RCO

9/11/2023 – After an exhilarating world premier in Amsterdam delivered by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda, Madhouse will have its second performance on November 15 at 20:00 by the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra (深圳交响乐团)Continue readingChinese Premiere of Madhouse

17/9/2023 – The contemporary ballet Echoes of Van Gogh, composed by Anthony Fiumara with choreography by Wubkje Kuindersma and set, video and costume design by Tatyana van Walsum was first performed on September 8 byContinue readingEchoes of Van Gogh a resounding success

9/9/2023 – On September 8, Xavier’s commission for the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra titled Madhouse saw its world premiere under the musical guidance of Gianandrea Noseda and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. The RCO’s annual Opening NightContinue readingMadhouse with the RCO