Visiting Professor of Clarinet, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao  

Clarinetist and Educator  

Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, Department of Orchestral Instruments, Central Conservatory of Music  

Recipient of the Golden School Emblem Award, Central Conservatory of Music

Renowned both nationally and internationally, Yuan Yuan is a celebrated clarinetist and educator. A graduate of the Central Conservatory of Music and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, he studied under Huang Yuanfu, Tao Chunxiao, and Professor Herman Braune. Yuan has achieved first-place victories in China's inaugural clarinet competition and its woodwind chamber music competition, and has also received accolades for Chinese compositions.

Yuan has dedicated himself to advancing the clarinet profession in China. He founded the International Clarinet Art Festival at the Central Conservatory of Music, China’s premier and most comprehensive academic exchange platform for clarinet, recognized for its significant international impact. His insights into the development of the clarinet in China have been published in the International Clarinet Association (ICA) journal, bringing international attention to the vibrancy of China's clarinet community. Additionally, his solo albums have garnered critical acclaim.

His expertise has also led him to serve as a judge in prestigious international competitions, including the 17th Tchaikovsky International Music Competition in Russia and as chairman of the jury at the 42nd Belgrade International Music Competition. Yuan has been invited to give masterclasses and perform solo concerts at major music conservatories and festivals around the world, such as the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and the Sibelius Academy in Finland. He regularly performs solo concerts across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan and is a frequent participant at events like the ICA International Clarinet Festival, where he is warmly received.

Dedicated to clarinet education, Yuan Yuan’s students have repeatedly won awards in significant national and international competitions, with many advancing to become professional orchestra musicians and conservatory instructors. His commitment to education and performance continues to influence the next generation of musicians.