March 2009
I just wanted to announce the exciting news that I will be performing back in my home province next season. I am very eager to play in both cities. Saskatoon will be special as always for me, as it is my home city. I will also get to play my favorite concerto. Regina was the first orchestra I had performed with, and the experience changed my life. I was 19 and I played the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. From there I remember meeting the young and talented violinist, Erika Raum. She asked me if I wanted to study with Marek Jablonski in Banff that summer. I ended up going to the Banff Summer Arts Festival a total of 7 times.
So the tickets will not be on sale for a while, but check the respective websites for updates. I am sure to want to sell both concert halls out...it is the Saskatchewan way!
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3
February 13, 2010
http://www.saskatoonsymphony.org
Gershwin Piano Concerto
April 10, 2010
http://www.reginasymphony.com
Anyone who dares to play Beethoven's last Piano Sonata Opus 111 must be fearless and confident in his skills. In the case of Thomas Yu, both are true...[He] plays the piece with elegance and depth...and his interpretation was the highlight of the festival day.
Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany's largest newspaper, translated.
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