Playing Grieg’s Piano Concerto Allegro molto moderato in the upcoming MSO Family Concert, Shan Liu at 13 years old has already played around the world including Aachen Germany, Sydney Opera House and Carniege Hall, New York. How does he do it? Shan answers some of the burning questions we have for the young soloist.
Auckland-born, US-based pianist Henry Wong Doe has made a trip half way around the world to perform with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra and to visit family. From his MIQ hotel, Henry reveals some of his fondest memories, what to listen out for in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and the other musical instrument that he plays. How do …
From a toddler conducting with chopsticks at the dinner table, to leading orchestras around the world, Guest Conductor Ray Chan talks to the MSO about his musical journey thus far. What was your first encounter with music? Music had always been a part of me since young as per tradition of most Asian families – …
