Libby Yu is an acclaimed Canadian pianist known for her poetic lyricism, poise and brilliant virtuosity. Winner of the CBC Radio National Competition for Young Performers, she also earned international recognition with a Diploma of Honour at the International Frederic Chopin Competition in Warsaw.
Libby has performed at renowned venues including Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and Carnegie Recital Hall, and has appeared as soloist with major orchestras across Canada and Europe. She holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from UBC, is an active chamber musician and educator, and continues to share her music widely through performance, recording and community outreach.
Program
Sonata in C Major, K. 406 — Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757)
Sonata in G Major, K. 427 — Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757)
Sonatine, M. 40 — Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
I. Modéré
Alborada del gracioso from Miroirs, M. 43 — Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19 — Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52 — Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Intermission
Liuyang River — Wang Jianzhong (1933–2016)
Trois grandes valses brillantes, Op. 34 — Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
No. 1 in A-flat Major: Vivace
No. 2 in A Minor: Lento
No. 3 in F Major: Vivace
Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op. 57 — Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53, “Heroic” — Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Pas de deux from The Nutcracker, Op. 71 — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
arr. Mikhail Pletnev
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