Bruce Liu

Music Academy of the West

Join us for an unforgettable evening as A&L presents the Santa Barbara debut of the sensational pianist Bruce Liu at the Music Academy of the West. This exclusive performance is set to take place on Thursday, May 16, at 7 PM in the intimate setting of Hahn Hall.

Bruce Liu, who catapulted to classical music stardom following his victory at the Chopin International Piano Competition in 2021, will grace the stage with a diverse and captivating program. Audiences can look forward to an evening of exquisite music featuring Haydn's Piano Sonata in B Minor, Hob. XVI:32, Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 2, op. 35, Kapustin's Variations, op. 41, selections from Rameau's Pièces de clavecin, and Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 7, op. 83.

Liu's performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall in March 2022, where he was summoned at the last moment to join the Philharmonia Orchestra for an all-Tchaikovsky program, marked a "star-is-born" moment for the young pianist. Opting for the notoriously difficult Concerto No. 2 as a substitute for the more commonly played Concerto No. 1, Liu delivered an astounding performance that garnered glowing reviews and elevated him to an even higher level of demand in the classical music world.

Tickets for this highly anticipated event are available at a regular price of $40, with a special rate of $10 for UCSB students. Don't miss the opportunity to witness Bruce Liu's remarkable talent and artistry in what promises to be a memorable evening of music.

Bruce Liu, piano