Li Xincao currently serves as the President of the China Conservatory of Music, a professor, a National First-Class Conductor, and a doctoral supervisor. He serves as the Vice Chairman of the China Musicians Association and the Chairman of the Beijing Musicians Association. He is the first Chinese conductor to lead the Vienna State Opera and has been named one of the "100 Youths Influential in China’s 21st Century" by China Youth.
During his studies at the Conducting Department of the Central Conservatory of Music in China, he was mentored by Professor Xu Xin and studied opera conducting under Professor Zheng Xiaoying. At the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, he studied conducting with Professor L. Hager. Following his graduation, he continued his studies and practical work under the guidance of Mr. Li Delun and Mr. Yan Liangkun.
He rose to prominence at an early age, conducting the former Central Orchestra and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra at the age of 20. By the age of 22, he had won the National Conducting Competition. His esteemed career includes serving as conductor of the National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra, Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra in South Korea, and Principal Conductor and Director of the China National Symphony Orchestra. In 2022, he was appointed President of the China Conservatory of Music. In 2024, he was bestowed with the title of Honorary Principal Conductor by the China National Symphony Orchestra.
Li Xincao's musical career spans all five continents, marked by notable achievements in both symphonic and operatic fields. His leadership of the China National Symphony Orchestra during historic global tours has garnered enthusiastic responses, and his performances have been highly praised by leading music critics worldwide. Over the past 30 years, he has made significant contributions to the global music stage with the China National Symphony Orchestra, witnessing the expansion and development of Chinese symphonic music worldwide and setting records for world tours by Chinese symphonic ensembles.
Li Xincao is dedicated to discovering and promoting Chinese music. Over the years, he has continuously re-staged and refined classic Chinese music works and revived many forgotten masterpieces. He actively supports the performance of new works and has organized and premiered numerous outstanding contemporary Chinese music compositions.
