The Quest Through Time - Marcus Liu, piano recital
About this Event
About Marcus Liu
Marcus Liu is a remarkable 12-year-old pianist currently studying with Dr. Anna Vavilova in Richmond. Over the past two years, he has been preparing for the highly demanding ARCT Piano Performance Examination, a level usually pursued by much older students.
Despite his young age, Marcus has already distinguished himself through numerous achievements, including top prizes in both local and international competitions. His playing reflects maturity, musical sensitivity, discipline, and a growing artistic voice beyond his years.
In this solo recital, Marcus presents The Quest Through Time, a powerful program that traces the evolution of piano music from the Baroque era to the modern day.
Concert Program
- Johann Sebastian Bach
1685–1750 — Baroque
Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp Major, BWV 848
from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I - Ludwig van Beethoven
1770–1827 — Classical / early Romantic
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, “Pathétique” - Franz Liszt
1811–1886 — Romantic
Liebesträume, S. 541, No. 3: Nocturne in A-flat Major - George Gershwin
1898–1937 — 20th-century American / Jazz-influenced classical
Three Preludes - Michael Kevin Daugherty
1954–present — Contemporary / Postmodern
Monk in the Kitchen - Frédéric Chopin
1810–1849 — Romantic
Étude in G-flat Major, Op. 10, No. 5, “Black Key”
Reception to Follow
Following the recital, all guests are warmly invited to join Marcus and his family for snacks, refreshments, and a time of celebration.
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