Research Interests for Hsiao-Mei Ku

Hsiao-mei is on the faculty in the Music Department and is a member of the Ciompi String Quartet in residence at Duke University. She has performed extensively with the Ciompi Quartet throughout the United States as well as in France, Germany , Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, England, Israel, Bolivia, and China. Professional information and performer's bio on Prof. Ku can be found at www.ciompiquartet.org.

Lonya is a 'cellist with the North Carolina Symphony. He has also toured with many Russian music ensembles in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and South America.

Hsaio-mei and Lonya's youngest child, Amie Shao, is a junior at Princeton University.

Hsiao-mei was born in China and Lonya was born in Russia. She and her husband love meeting people from different backgrounds. They also enjoy the arts, reading, gardening, water-skiing, boating, walking in the woods, camping, and traveling.

Recent Publications

1. H. Ku, Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst, TOCC 0189, vol. 4 (2013), Toccata Classics, 16 Dalkeith Court, Vencent Street, London, SW1P 4HH, UK [abs]
2. with “Music for violin and Piano” volume 2, by the Chinese composer Ma Sicong, Naxos 8.570605, vol. 2 (March, 2010), Naxos
3. Hsiao-mei Ku and Ning Lu, "Music for Violin and Piano" Vol.II by Ma Sicong (November, 2009), ClassicsOnline, ClassicsOnline:http://www.classicsonline.com/catalogue/product.aspx?pid=889226.
4. Hsiao-mei Ku and Ning Lu, Violin and Piano Music of Ma Sicong (I) (July, 2007), Naxos
5. Malcom Peyton, String Quartet No.2 (November, 2005) [abs]