Woman with shoulder-length hair smiling, standing in a lively pose, holding a traditional stringed instrument: a Chinese pipa, or Chinese lute, in what appears to be a studio setting with a plain background.

Leah Ou is a pipa player and composer based in Rochester, NY. She brings the pipa to life across classical repertoire, original compositions, and collaborative projects, creating music that bridges cultures and traditions. Her performances invite curiosity, joy, and reflection, celebrating the pipa’s unique voice as it speaks alongside diverse musical worlds.

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Woman walking alone in desert with sand dunes, holding a Chinese pipa (Chinese lute)

Albums

Black and white vintage photograph of people in traditional Asian attire, playing musical instruments. A woman in modern clothing and sunglasses is sitting in the middle, holding a pipa/Chinese lute , with the words 'O's PIPA' above her.

Colorful flower petals arranged to spell out 'O's Pipa Petal Power' on green grass background.

Two women with dark hair outdoors near a large fallen tree; one sitting on the tree holding a Chinese Pipa/ lute and the other holding a nyckelharpa. Handwritten text reads 'Valentina's Waltz', 'O's Pipa', and 'The Fiddle Witch'.

Projects

Promotional poster for the Five by Five event titled Wonders of Water with Rochester- based pipa musician Leah Ou, scheduled for March 5-6, 2026, at the Strasburg Planetarium, featuring a background of water and cosmic imagery.

Upcoming Events

March 5, 2026. 7:30PM

Wonders of Water with FivebyFive
Strasenburgh Planetarium
Rochester, NY

March 6, 2026. 7:30PM

Wonders of Water with FivebyFive
Strasenburgh Planetarium
Rochester, NY

April 16, 2026. 7PM

Healing Songs with Mount Hope World Singers
Monroe Community Hospital Auditorium
Rochester, NY