Experience the distinctive world of the fortepiano as Singaporean pianist Churen Li presents a fortepiano programme spanning the Classical and Romantic repertoire. Featuring works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy alongside two of Li’s own reimaginings inspired by Bach and Chopin, the recital explores connections between past and present while showcasing the expressive character and intimate sonorities of the historical instrument.
We are grateful to Mr Goh Yew Lin for his generous donation of the Paul McNulty fortepiano used in this recital.
ABOUT CHUREN LI
Widely regarded as one of Singapore’s leading pianists, she crafts recital and concerto programmes that bring classical works, contemporary music and her own compositions into a single, deeply human narrative.
Her performances have taken her from opening the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s season with Grieg’s Piano Concerto to appearing as pianist at Singapore’s SG60 National Day Parade, and in 2025 she gave the world premiere of a new piano concerto by Jonathan Shin with the SSO. Her recordings include two albums of original music reimagining classical pieces, Ephemory and LUNA, as well as Spectrum with violinist Stanislav Pronin on Sony Classical.
A graduate of the Yale School of Music and the University of Cambridge, where she earned two Master’s degrees in music and philosophy, Churen is Artist Faculty at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music and Artist-in-Residence at Sunway University. She continues to develop projects that blur the lines between concert, collaboration and contemporary culture.
PROGRAMME
CHUREN LI, fortepiano
HAYDN
Variations in F Minor, Hob. XVI:6
JS BACH/LI (2021)
Prelude after Bach
MOZART
Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397
CHOPIN
Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4
CHOPIN/LI (2021)
Prelude after Chopin
BEETHOVEN
Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight”
DEBUSSY
Arabesque No. 1
Clair de Lune
TICKETING INFORMATION
Tickets at $15 via yst.eventbrite.com
Patrons without valid tickets will not be allowed entry. Out of respect for all patrons, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals. No children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations will be accepted for inability to attend, change of plans, or failure to show up on the day of the event/session.
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