Eric Lu, piano
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Matthews Theatre
First Prize Winner of the International Chopin Piano Competition, Eric Lu is acclaimed for his poetic insight and powerful artistry. He first gained international recognition by winning the Leeds International Piano Competition at just 20.
He has appeared with leading orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and performs regularly in major halls such as Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and London’s Wigmore Hall.
An exclusive Warner Classics artist, his recordings have earned widespread acclaim. Born in Massachusetts, he studied at the Curtis Institute of Music with Robert McDonald and Jonathan Biss, and has been mentored by Mitsuko Uchida and Imogen Cooper. He is now based in Berlin and Boston.
Program
Brahms Theme and Variations in D minor, Op. 18b
Rachmaninoff Prelude in G Major, Op. 32 No. 5
Rachmaninoff Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5
Rachmaninoff Etude Tableaux in C minor, Op. 33 No. 3
Chopin Nocturne in C minor Op. 48 No. 1
Chopin Polonaise-Fantasy, Op. 61
Intermission
Schumann Kinderszenen, Op. 15
Prokofiev Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 83
Program is subject to change
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