Dan Yu’s Students
Piano Recital
June 21st, 2025
Steinway Gallery
1. Evelyn Liu
Falling Leaves
Faber
Minuetto
Hässler
Village Prophet
Rosseau
2. Sean Du
Etude No.66
Beyer
German Dance
Haydn
Minuet in G major BMV Anh.114
Bach
3. Julie Yang
Ecossaise
Beethoven
Azelea
Chinese folk song
The wild horseman
Schumann
4. Catherine Zhang
Yellow Bird
Faber
Sincerity Op.100, No.1
Burgmüller
Soldier’s March Op.68, No.2
Schumann
5. Kingsley Tung
Minuet in G major BWV Anh. 116
Bach
Sonatina Op. 157, No. 1
I. Allegro
II. Tarantella
Spindler
6. Raina Tung
Riding the Wind
Faber
Musette
Gräff
Arabesque Op.100 No.2
Bergmüller
Piano Duet
Jasmine
Duet by Raina Tung and Kingsley Tung
Chinese folk song
7. Catherine Li
Scherzo-Valse
Chabrier
8. Nayi Liu
Für Elise
Beethoven
Waltz
Reibikov
青花瓷
Jay Chou
9. Guest: Sophia Beidan Huang
Piano Sonata in C Major K 545
I. Allegro
Mozart
Serenade in D minor
“Serenade” (Ständchen) by Franz Schubert is one of his most beloved lyrical songs, originally composed as part of his song cycle Schwanengesang. Overflowing with tenderness and longing, it has been beautifully arranged for various instruments and voices. Its gentle, flowing melody and heartfelt sentiment make it a timeless favorite in both vocal and instrumental performances.
Schubert
10. Yeema Liu
Piano Sonata in D major Hob. XVI: 37
III. Presto
Haydn
Nocturne in C-sharp minor, No.20
Nocturne in C-sharp minor, No. 20, is one of Frédéric Chopin’s most poignant and expressive works for solo piano. Composed around 1830 and published posthumously, it combines a haunting, introspective melody with moments of dramatic intensity. This piece showcases Chopin’s gift for lyrical beauty and deep emotion, inviting listeners into an intimate, reflective sound world.
Chopin
Tarantella Op.102 No.3
Mendelssohn
11. Jason Wu
Piano Sonata in D Major Hob. XVI: 37
I. Allegro con brio
Haydn
Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op.9 No.1
Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1, by Frédéric Chopin, is the first of his famous Op. 9 nocturnes. Written in his early twenties, it features a deeply expressive, melancholy melody and rich, flowing harmonies. This piece beautifully captures Chopin’s gift for combining lyrical elegance with emotional depth, inviting the listener into a world of poetic introspection.
Chopin
12. James Rong
Piano Sonata in F major K.332
I. Allegro
Mozart
Rando Capriccioso Op.14
Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14, composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1830, is a brilliant and lyrical showpiece for solo piano. It opens with a gentle Andante introduction before launching into a sparkling, virtuosic Allegro that blends song-like melodies with dazzling passages. Beloved by pianists and audiences alike, it beautifully captures Mendelssohn’s elegant style and youthful energy.
Mendelssohn
Lyphard Melodie
Clayderman
13. Guest: Yilin Zhu
Piano Concerto in F-sharp Minor, Op. 1
I. Vivace
Piano Concerto in F-sharp Minor, Op. 1, is Sergei Rachmaninoff’s first concerto, written when he was just 18. This youthful work already hints at the sweeping melodies and rich harmonies that define his mature style. Full of passion and virtuosic brilliance, it showcases Rachmaninoff’s deep understanding of the piano and his gift for creating soaring, unforgettable themes.
Rachmaninoff
Grand études de Paganini No. 2 in E-flat major
Grand Études de Paganini No. 2 in E-flat Major” is part of Franz Liszt’s dazzling set of six études inspired by Paganini’s violin virtuosity. This piece combines graceful, flowing melodies with brilliant technical passages, transforming Paganini’s violin themes into a spectacular showcase for the piano. It highlights Liszt’s genius for pushing pianistic technique to new heights while preserving lyrical beauty.
Lizst
