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


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