Edward Leung
Pianist
Saturday 15 July 2023
7.00pm
Cosy Hall, Newport TF10 7LD
PROGRAMME
Franz Schubert Four Impromptus, D. 899
Frédéric Chopin Variations on "Là ci darem la mano", Op. 2
Claude Debussy Estampes
Frédéric Chopin Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35
Biography
American pianist Edward Leung combines a busy solo career with teaching engagements at The Yehudi Menuhin School and Junior Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. This season's highlights include recitals with Guy Johnston and Anthony Friend at Musicfest Aberystwyth, William Hagen at the Noel Foundation Inc., Chamber Music Series, and appearances at St George's Bristol, Cranleigh Arts, and Menuhin Hall. A sought-after chamber musician, he has performed at Wigmore Hall, and will release his debut commercial recording with Resonus Classics in 2023. After studies at Princeton University and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, he is currently based in London, and is supported by The Keyboard Charitable Trust and Live Music Now UK.