Xixi Gabel

Xixi Gabel

Born in Chongqing, China, in 1999, she is currently studying with Professor Nora Chastain at the Berlin University of the Arts. She is a prizewinner in several national competitions, including 1st prize at the Karel-Kunc Competition and the WDR 3 Klassik Preis. Her performances have been featured in award-winning broadcasts by SWR, and she has participated in festivals such as “Vielsaitig” in Füssen. As concertmaster, she has led the Neue Philharmonie München and the UdK Orchestra. A ZIRP scholarship recipient in 2019, she has been a member of the Villa Musica Foundation since the 2024/25 season. Xixi has received valuable artistic guidance in masterclasses at the Kronberg Academy with Mauricio Fuks, Ana Chumachenco, Zakhar Bron, and Christoph Poppen.