We are most fortunate that Avan Yu is returning to Squamish! As one of Canada’s most exciting young pianists, Avan Yu achieved international recognition when he triumphed at the Sydney International Piano Competition in 2012, winning First Prize along with nine special awards. He was first noticed by Pinchas Zukerman and Bramwell Tovey who invited him to perform with their respective orchestras, the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Vancouver Symphony.
“ . . . He has performed extensively throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia and at venues such as the Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Philharmonie in Berlin, the Salle Cortot in Paris, and the Sydney Opera House. Avan Yu became front page news as the youngest competitor ever to win the Canadian Chopin Competition at the age of 17. . .
“Besides playing the piano, Avan has also written for the National Post. He loves studying languages and in his spare time enjoys experimenting in the kitchen. He now resides in New York City.”
Details
Avan Yu, Pianist
Performing Franz Liszt and other piano favourites.
Saturday, October 20, 7:30 pm
St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 1930 Diamond Road Squamish
Tickets
General Admission: $25.00
Buy online here!
Concert Program
- Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 -1827)
- Polonaise in C Major, Op.89
- Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op.27 No.2 “Moonlight” (Adagio sostenuto Allegretto Presto agitato)
- Frédéric Chopin (1810 -1849)
- Ballade No.3 in A-flat Major, Op.47
- Ballade No.4 in F Minor, Op.52M
INTERMISSION
- Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
- Sonata in B minor
- Hungarian Rhapsody No.12
Please note: The above Program may not be complete and is subject to change.
Links
Watch Avan perform Liebestraum No.3 by Franz Liszt
Read Avan’s full bio on his website: www.avanyu.net
