Music
Ziran Liu is a dedicated cellist and baritone who finds joy in both performance and collaboration. As a member of the Troy Symphony Orchestra and a classical voice student, he explores how sound and emotion intersect through ensemble playing and vocal storytelling. His experiences in orchestral concerts and vocal performances reflect his passion for expression, discipline, and creativity through music.
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Baritone - Vocal Performance
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Trained three times weekly in classical voice under Maestro Vladimir Chernov, Dr. Helene Quintana, and Suyi Zhang. Studied diverse repertoire including oratorios, German Lieder, French melodies, English art songs, and opera excerpts. Performed in studio classes and school showcases, developing vocal technique, expression, and stage confidence.
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Ziran's Voice Solo Recital
Organized and performed a six-piece solo recital at Ming Gallery on Nov 16, 2025, featuring works by Giordani, Strauss, Hahn, Quilter, Zhao and Huang.
Cellist
Troy Symphony Orchestra
Performed as a cellist in the Troy Symphony Orchestra for four years, participating in regional concerts and competitions.
Earned Unanimous Superiors at regional festivals (2023–2025).
Assisted with rehearsal setup and cleanup, supporting section rehearsals and younger players as a dependable team member.
Baritone
Vocal Performance
Caro mio ben
Giuseppe Giordani（1748-1798）
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Troy Symphony Orchestra 2024 Fall Concert
Carmen: Intermezzo (Arr. R. Meyer)
Performed Carmen: Intermezzo (Arr. R. Meyer) during the 2024 Fall Concert held on October 2, 2024, at Troy High School.
The performance showcased the ensemble’s technical precision and expressive interpretation of Bizet’s beloved opera themes. Ziran contributed to the orchestra’s rich harmonic texture and dynamic balance, continuing his four-year commitment to collaborative musicianship and artistic growth within the ensemble.
Baritone
Vocal Performance
By a Fountainside
Roger Quilter (1877–1953)
Baritone
Vocal Performance
À Chloris
Reynaldo Hahn (1874–1947)
Baritone
Vocal Performance
Searching for Plum Blossoms in the Snow
Huang Zi (1904-1938)
Baritone
Vocal Performance
Die Nacht
Richard Strauss（1864–1949）