Lunchtime Recital - Lan Hu (piano)

Programme:

The Portrait of Bashu - Huwei Huang

I. Morning Song

II. Echoes in the Valley

III. A lyric song

IV. Dance of Xianzi Music

V. The Suburbs of Chengdu in Spring

VI. Evening party at Aba

An Autumn Evening In The Mountains - Xiaosu Du

Numa Ame -Zhao Zhang

Eight Mood Pictures Op.1 -Nikolai Medtner

I. Prologue: Andante Cantabile

II. Allegro Con impeto

III. Mæstoso Heddo

IV. Andantino Con Moto

V. Andante

VI. Allegro Con Humore

VII. Allegro Con Ira

VIII. Allegro Con Grazia (Quasi Valse)

Islamey -Oriental Fantasy -Mili Balakirev

Biography: Lan Hu: Mmus, Artist Diploma(RCM), FTCL

Lan is a celebrated Chinese Pianist, prize winner of numerous prestigious competitions, including the Shanghai International Piano Competition, the Thailand International Piano Competition, and the Gold Medal Music Competition at RNCM.

She has performed at renowned venues in Europe such as Torre de Canyamel in Mallorca Spain, Steinway Hall and many churches in London including St George, St. James Piccadilly, Oxford St. Mary’s. She also invited to perform piano recitals across Asia including Steinway Hall in Beijing and Shenzhen, and Shenzhen Concert Hall in China, and the National Taiwan University of Arts Concert Hall. Notably, she was invited by the Taichung Bureau of Culture in Taiwan to perform the piano concerto "Yellow River" at the Huludun Culture Center Hall, earning high praise from both the public and critics alike.

Passionate about sharing her musical insights and experiences, Lan has conducted over ten concert-lectures in China, supported by the Futian Musician Association, Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and UN Bookstore HK. These events, funded by the Futian District's special funds for promoting cultural and sports development, were highly acclaimed.

Lan is deeply grateful for the support of her sponsors, who have recognized her musical potential and abilities. She is a George Stennett Scholar and has received the Else and Leonard Cross Award, as well as college awards from Royal College of Music, Royal Northern College of Music, and Trinity Laban Conservatory of music. Since 2022, she has been a visiting musician with the Yuto Foundation China, performing numerous solo recitals for charity events.

Lan is the winner of the Lunigiana Music Festival Concerto Competition in Italy 2024, where she received offers for performance opportunities across Europe. In 2025, she will also give solo recitals for various music organizations and churches in the UK.

Lan Hu remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of her musical expression, whether through solo performances or collaborative endeavors, continuing to shape her identity as a contemporary concert pianist.

Presented in association with the Royal College of Music.

No ticket required. Free Entry. Retiring collection - £5 suggestion