Johannes Brahms
Ballade No. 1 in D minor, Op. 10, No. 1
“Edward”
Herong Bai
MUSIC & MATHEMATICS
Herong Bai is a pianist from Ningxia, northwestern China, who began studying piano at the age of four and currently studies with Cliburn Artist Fei-Fei Dong.
Alongside her work at the piano, Herong develops a connected approach to learning mathematics, organizing concepts across grade levels so that new understanding can grow from what came before.
Performances
Herong Bai · Piano
Concerto
Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Ningxia Symphony Orchestra · Qu Xin, conductor
Ningxia People’s Theatre · 8 February 2026
BMC ETUDES PROJECT · 2026
Stephen Elsinger — Gratitude
Parker Concert Hall · 23 July 2026
Pianists collaborate directly with living composers to premiere new études written for the project.
Selected by Jihye Chang as one of ten pianists and the only high school pianist in the 2026 project.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53
“Waldstein” · I. Allegro con brio
Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 875
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II
Frédéric Chopin
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35
I. Grave – Doppio movimento
MATHEMATICS & EDUCATION
Rebuilding Mathematical Learning
Learn Less, Learn Better
I organize mathematics around the principles connecting its parts, so that later ideas extend earlier understanding. Over six years, a single sheet of notes grew into more than 800 pages of explanations, diagrams and derivations. My independent manuscript develops this approach to teaching and learning across Grades 1–12.
Read the manuscript ↗Full English translation and original Chinese manuscript
Research & Inquiry
Explore research ↗Selected Press
All press & media ↗A pianist from Ningxia at Brevard Music Center
Students from Ningxia schools explore air traffic control
Free piano lessons bring music to a Yinchuan community
Let’s be in touch.
For performances, musical collaborations and community education.
herongbai@gmail.com