Yuechen will deliver a recital featuring masterpieces by Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, and Beethoven, blending the expressive depth of Romanticism with the ethereal beauty of Impressionism. The concert will also feature a classical ensemble collaboration with a violinist to offer a rich and dynamic musical experience.
Introducing the Spotlight Series: a tribute to a featured artist each semester. Students from the Piano Department will showcase their interpretations of the selected artist's music in various formats.
This semester, they kick off the series with a concert honoring the renowned Portuguese pianist, composer, and arranger Mário Laginha. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience his work through the eyes of talented students.
Hey Rim Jeon, Professor in the Piano Department at Berklee College of Music, leads a solo piano concert featuring students from her course, Solo Piano Improvisations of Keith Jarrett, as well as from her private studio. Students will demonstrate Jarrett’s improvisational techniques and improvise their own piano solos.
This concert will showcase piano faculty Tim Ray and student pianists from his class entitled the Music of Jarrett, Hancock, and Corea. They will perform well-known classics composed by jazz piano legends Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, along with standard pieces associated with their work. Accompanied by bass and drums, this recital represents the culmination of a semester dedicated to listening to, analyzing, and mastering some of the most compelling and influential jazz trio music from the past 60 years.
A Christmas celebration lead by D. Schächter featuring selected students from her classes entitled Self-Accompanying Techniques for piano. Students will apply techniques learned during the semester and will be creating their own unique arrangements!
In the spirit of masters such as Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau, pianist John Toronto presents an intimate solo concert in an eclectic ode to the music that has inspired him most: contemporary jazz, the music of Nintendo games, and even a bit of The Beatles.
Pianist Mariya Pan and her talented friends present a midday concert of contemporary classical and crossover music, featuring beloved works by Florian Christl, Ludovico Einaudi, the Piano Guys, and more.
Nixon presents a heartfelt tribute to his idol, Silence Wang (汪苏泷), challenging misconceptions about the artist’s versatility. Join him for an evening of reimagined songs that showcase the rich depth of Wang's music beyond pop.
Leo Gao presents a solo piano concert featuring all original compositions. The program spans a variety of styles, including classical, rock, Chinese pop, new age, and ballads.
Following her first appearance with an orchestra at the age of 15, Nina Schumann quickly captured the public's attention, rapidly establishing herself as one of South Africa's foremost pianists. She will present a solo piano recital featuring works by various classical composers.
