LINGBO MA is a Chinese-born, US-based composer and pianist whose work has been performed in the USA, China, and Europe. She strives for unique ways of reaching the ultimate simplicity and clarity while unfolding diverse narratives in her music. She has worked with Attacca Quartet, librettists Hannah McDermott and John de los Santos, Seattle's Lowbrow Opera Collective, and has received commissions from Boston's Collage New Music, New York's National Sawdust, Dutch National Opera, Cantilena Choir, saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky, Tanglewood Music Center, among others. In addition to composing, Lingbo enjoys arranging music of all genres and performs frequently as a collaborative pianist. 

        Lingbo obtained her Master of Music from the Juilliard School, and is now a doctoral candidate at New England Conservatory. Her composition mentors are Kati Agócs, Robert Beaser, and Michael Gandolfi.