The Piano Diaries: with Libby Yu

Jul 19

An introspective sunset piano recital performed by Libby Yu in Pandora Park.

Wednesday, July 19, 8pm. 2023.

1. Inspires my sense of faith and land acknowledgment:

On Eagles Wings

2. Reminds me of special person and childhood:

(My grandma who played this piece at my home on Sunday afternoons)

Schubert Impromptu Op. 90, No. 4

3. Reminds me of my Chinese heritage:

Wang JianZhong: Liuyang River

4. Makes me feel relaxed:

Frederic Chopin: Andante Spianato

5. Makes me feel energized:

F. Chopin: Grand Valse Brilliante in E flat major Op 18

5. Reminds me of a loved one- my goodbye piece to my late husband:

F. Chopin: Berceuse Op: 57

6. Inspires me of hope and sunny days ahead:

Isaac Albeniz: Sevillanas

7. I connected with during Covid and helped me work through grief:

F. Liszt/F. Schubert: Gretchen am Spinnrade

8. Have wanted to play outdoors at sunset and now I get a chance to:

Wang JianZhong: Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon

9. Makes me feel like dancing:

F. Chopin: Grande Valse Brilliante Op. 42

10. Gives hope and Joy:

F. Chopin: Grande Polonaise Op. 22, excerpt-

Heather Beaty

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