This Tuesday, Kingussie Piano Trio and pianist Kevin Chu will treat us to programmes featuring Ravel, Shostakovich, Bach, Liszt, and Scriabin. Keep reading to learn more about Kingussie Trio and Kevin.
Kingussie Piano Trio
The Kingussie Trio is a close-knit group of three musical friends who are music scholars at Camberwell Grammar School. Their bond and passion for music have led them to outstanding achievements, including winning the 2024 Boroondara Eisteddfod’s Chamber Music section and securing second place at the Music Society of Victoria’s Open Chamber Competition. The Kingussie Trio were one of the winners of the 3MBS Prize, awarded to the top two Victorian ensembles in 2024 Strike A Chord Prizes.
Each trio member is an AMEB Diplomate with a history of success at national and international competitions.
Violinist David Chon currently studies with Sulki Yu and was in the final of the Preston Concerto Competition last year.
Cellist Gabriel Liu recently performed at the AMEB's Conferring Ceremony to a packed Hawthorn Town Hall.
Pianist Dillon Chan currently studies with Ian Munro and has just returned from Switzerland where he was awarded first Prize at the Chopin Jeune International Competition where he attracted the attention of Martha Argerich.
The Kingussie musicians love the large romantic piano trio repertoire and the chamber music of Julian Yu.
They will perform:
• Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor, mvt. I
• Shostakovich: Piano Trio, mvt. II
Kevin Chu
Piano
Kevin Chu is a young aspiring pianist and music scholar at Cranbrook School, currently studying with Prof. Scott Lam. Beginning piano leisurely at age 5, music has taken Kevin far beyond expectations, and he is incredibly grateful for the tremendous insights and support from his teacher, family, and friends.
Kevin achieved LMusA with distinction by age 14 and enjoyed the opportunity as a guest performer at the 2024 AMEB NSW award ceremony. He has won numerous Eisteddfods, most notably as the winner of the 2024 Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Junior Piano Scholarship and is incredibly grateful to have received masterclasses by renowned pianists such as Konstantin Shamray and David Fung. He has also travelled worldwide to festivals in Italy and England, connecting with some amazing musical friends. Passionate about music’s power to inspire, Kevin eagerly anticipates sharing his music with a broader audience.
Kevin will perform:
• J.S. Bach: French Suite No.5 in G Major, III.Sarabande
• F.Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, Première année: Suisse, IV. Au bord d’une source, S.160
• A.Scriabin: Piano Sonata No.4 in F sharp Major, Op.30