Bruce Liu, piano

Described as a pianist with “magician's fingers and soul of integrity” ( Le Monde) , Canadian Bruce Liu returns to Koerner Hall to perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, Albéniz, and Liszt.

First Prize winner of the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition 2021 in Warsaw, Liu has emerged as one of the most compelling pianists of his generation - a musician praised not only for his dazzling technique, but for his curiosity and artistry that combines "nimble versatility" ( The New York Times ) and "playing of breathtaking beauty" ( BBC Music Magazine ).

Please join us! This concert is preceded by a short performance by talented students of The Royal Conservatory. Prelude Recital starts at 7pm .

PROGRAM :

György Ligeti: No. 4 “Fanfares” from Études , Book 1

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 2 in C sharp Minor, op. 27 (“Moonlight”)