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On 12th March, Steinway Gallery Melbourne welcomed guests for a vibrant Lunar New Year Talent Concert, bringing together families, music lovers, and talented young performers for an evening of celebration and musical artistry.
Held within the elegant surroundings of our Melbourne gallery, the concert featured a selection of 14 outstanding performers chosen through our concert auditions. The program showcased a wonderful blend of expressive classical piano repertoire and cherished Chinese melodies, all performed on the magnificent Steinway & Sons Model D-274.
OPENING REMARKS
The evening began with a warm welcome to guests, families, and performers by Mark O’Connor, CEO of Steinway Galleries Australia. His opening remarks set a welcoming tone for the celebration, as the audience gathered to mark the Lunar New Year through music and community.
The intimate gallery setting created a wonderful concert atmosphere, allowing the audience to experience the beauty and expressive range of the Steinway & Sons Model D-274 as each performer shared their musical interpretation.
MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS
14 talented performers, selected through our concert auditions, took to the stage to share an inspiring and diverse musical program. Each pianist brought their own interpretation and musical colour, transforming the gallery into a lively space of artistry and expression.
[Program]
Chuen Wang
Frédéric Chopin: Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Amelia Zhang
Dmitri Kabalevsky: Song of the Cavalry
Justin Li
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 17 in D minor “Tempest”, Op. 31 No. 2 – III. Allegretto
Kaykay Lai
Kaykay Lai: Not Quite Gone
Asha Bhattacharjee
Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2
Jack Brunialti-Skyes
Claude Debussy: L’isle joyeuse
Sonya Markowsky (violin), Emily Wang (cello), Julia Rozenkova (piano)
Astor Piazzolla: Libertango
Anson Zhang
Felix Mendelssohn: Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14
Sophia Briggs
Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 893 (The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II)
Eddy Pan
Frédéric Chopin: Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
Sophia Lu
Guang Ren: Colourful Clouds Chasing the Moon
Dillon Chan
Mily Balakirev: Islamey – Oriental Fantasy
Throughout the evening, the gallery resonated with expressive and engaging performances. Each musician contributed to a vibrant musical journey, filling the space with warmth, artistry, and a shared sense of celebration.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for this joyful celebration. It was a wonderful evening of music, community, and Lunar New Year festivities shared together at Steinway Gallery Melbourne.
