Bruce Liu

Nov 1, 2026
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Overview

Ever since his meteoric rise at the 2021 International Chopin Competition, Bruce Liu has roused audiences with performances that balance breathtaking power and poetic refinement. Don’t miss the chance to be swept up by his “immaculate pianism” and “fiery virtuosity” (Chicago Classical Review) in his highly anticipated return to Chicago.

Schedule
Program
Ligeti

Fanfares from Etudes, Book I

Beethoven

Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 (Moonlight)

Chopin

Two Nocturnes, Op. 27

Ravel

Alborada del gracioso from Miroirs

Debussy

Rêverie

Beethoven

Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 (Waldstein)

Mompou

Glossa sobre Au clair de la lune

Albéniz

El puerto from Iberia, Book I

Liszt

Rhapsodie espagnole

Performers
Bruce Liu
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