Composer Kitty Xiao Awarded Ernst von Siemens Composer Prize 2026

Kitty Xiao has received one of three Composer Prizes from the Ernst von Siemen Prizes. The other recipients are Bethan Morgan-Williams and Hovik Sardaryan. The prizes, in their press release, note Kitty's engagement in her works with embodied experiences, performative character and an exploration of electronic media. Click here to read an essay on Kitty's works written by Friedemann Dupelius.