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We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to pianist Tony Siqi Yun, who returned to the VRS stage this afternoon (he made his memorable Vancouver debut with us in 2021). After a program of works by Bach/Busoni, Liszt, Beethoven, Berio and Brahms, he performed J. S. Bach: Prelude in B minor (arr. Siloti) as an encore. He kept us spellbound throughout. ![]()
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After the concert, Tony joined Leila on stage for a Q&A in which he shared his thoughts on putting programs together, his appreciation for the VRS piano, his practice schedule, and balancing the demands of school (Juilliard), touring, practicing, and spending time with friends. What an afternoon! Bravo Tony! 👏🏻
We're looking forward to our final concert of 2023 featuring Canadian pianist Tony Siqi Yun (at the Playhouse this Sunday). In this week's e-news, Leila shares how Tony came on to her radar a few years ago when he won the First China International Music Competition: tinyurl.com/kk48hy3f
Remembrance Day offers us a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served to defend our democratic freedoms. In this week's e-news, Leila shares some personal reminiscences of late father, who left South Africa when he was drafted into the Army in 1941: tinyurl.com/54s3vut6
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