Julie Zhang (piano) from Chethams school of music will be performing on Saturday 24th June at 1:45 pm – 2:30pm
Programme
Bach Prelude and Fugue in C sharp major, BWV 848.
Beethoven Sonata No. 21, in C major, Op.
53 “Waldstein”
i) Allegro con brio
ii) Introduzione : Adagio molto
iii) Rondo. Alegretto moderato
Chopin Études Op. 10, No.3 (Tristesse) and No.8 (Sunshine)
Scriabin Sonata No.4 in F sharp major, Op. 30
i) Andante
ii) Prestissimo volando
Biography
Born in 2008, Julie Zhang started learning piano at the age of 5. At age 6, she achieved ABRSM Grade 5 with distinction. In 2016, she entered Chetham’s School of Music, studying piano under Mr. Simon Bottomley. In 2018, Julie achieved Distinction for the ATCL Diploma. Just one year later in 2019, she achieved a High Distinction for the LTCL diploma, also the Second Prize in Category 2 for the EPTA International Piano Competition. And finally, she achieved the FTCL Diploma. Julie has also won many online competitions. Her repertoire stretches from Baroque to Modern music. Julie particularly enjoys the Romantic Period, especially the sheer beauty of Chopin. Julie also enjoys chamber music and piano concertos.
This is the last in our current series of concerts. We will be back again in the Autumn with our next concert being on 9th September – Hailu Ni and Yidong Lin (Voice and Piano).
Thank you for your continued support, we hope that you have a lovely Summer and look forward to seeing you all again in September.