Tuesday 4 October 3.00 pm

Siqian Li (piano)

 

Carl Vine: 5 Bagatelles (10')

Beethoven: Fantasia in G minor Op 77 (10')

Schubert: Impromptu in G flat D899 no 3 (6')

Liszt: Sonata in B minor (29')
(one movement)

A ‘rising star of the piano', Chinese pianist Siqian Li brings elegance, dynamism and exceptional musical quality to her performances. Commended for her ‘virtuosity and talent' (Annecy Classic Festival), her ‘huge emotional range and effortless pianistic control' (Paul Lewis CBE), and her ‘graceful and touching' (Emanuel Ax) approach, Siqian has appeared in concerts and recitals around the world. Dedicated to the musical arts and connecting with audiences, Siqian is equally content on intimate stages as she is on the major stages. She has performed at international concert halls including the Bridgewater Hall, Beijing Forbidden City Concert Hall, Tokyo Ginza Yamaha Concert Hall, Cairo's Arabic Music Institute and Boston's Jordan Hall, and in more unusual settings, with recitals at London's 1901 Arts Club, the ever-charming Fidelio Cafe and Luke Jerram's breathtaking GAIA The Earth Exhibition.

Consistently active on the festival circuit, Siqian has given recitals at Annecy Classic Festival, Festival d'Auvers sur-Oise, Dinard Festival International de Musique, Lancaster Music Festival, Shanghai International Music Festival, and BNP Paribas Rising Star Piano Festival, amongst others. A keen collaborator, Siqian actively seeks out opportunities to work with inspiring international artists. In 2021, Siqian collaborated with Latvian violinist Roberts Balanas on his debut album, which was released on Linn Records and has surpassed 150k plays on Apple Music. Elsewhere, Siqian has collaborated with a wide range of musicians worldwide, from the principals of the China National Symphony Orchestra to violinist Jack Liebeck.

The level of depth Siqian brings to her musical exploration, coupled with her shining pianism, has led to her winning numerous awards, including the top prize of the Chappell Medal Piano Competition, the Imola International Piano Competition, Krainev International Piano Competition, and the Yamaha China Piano Competition Conservatoire. Siqian was also a semi-finalist of the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2018.

Siqian has performed live on BBC Radio 3 - In Tune and appeared on BBC Radio London - The Scene . Passionate about sharing thoughts and ideas in writing, Siqian's articles have been featured on various publishers and websites including Classical Music UK and Piano Addict Blog . An enthusiastic teacher, Siqian teaches privately in London and has given masterclasses internationally, in institutions ranging from Yamaha Music China to Lancashire's Rossall School. Siqian is a Yamaha Young Artist. She studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing with Professor Huiqiao Bao, then went on to obtain a Master of Music Degree and a Graduate Diploma at the New England Conservatory in Boston in the class of Professor Alexander Korsantia, before receiving an Artist Diploma at the Royal College of Music in 2020 under the tutelage of Professor Norma Fisher.

 

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