Guest Artist Chi-Long Hu, piano, 2.9.24

Belmont University School of Music presents

Belmont University School of Music

Chih-Long Hu, piano

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024 7:30 P.M.

MCAFEE CONCERT HALL

Sonata in B-flat major, D. 960 Molto moderato Andante sostenuto Scherzo: allegro vivace con delicatezza Allegro ma non troppo

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Intermission

Liebesleid Liebesfreud

Fritz Kreisler/Sergei Rachmaninoff (1875-1962)/(1873-1943)

Sonata No. 2, Op. 36 Allegro agitato Non allegro—Lento Allegro molto

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

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About the Performer A native of Taiwan, pianist Chih-Long Hu’s performance career was launched after receiving honors including the Taipei National Concert Hall Arising Star, the Chi-Mei Artist Award, and prizes from the Mauro Monopoli International Piano Competition in Italy, the Concurs International De Piano D'Escaldes-Engordany in Andorra, the Takamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan, and San Jose International Piano Competition in California.

An active performer, Hu performs extensively appearing as a concerto soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. His recent performance highlights include concerto performances of Rachmaninov’s Paganini Rhapsody, Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, solo and chamber recitals in China, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Ireland, France, Canada, and throughout the U.S. Hu’s performances have been broadcast in "Performance Today" through NPR stations across the U.S. His CD albums Formosa Caprices, Complete Rachmaninov EtudesTableaux, and Goldberg Variations have received critical acclaims.

Recipient of the UT Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching Award and named “Teacher of the Year” by the Tennessee Music Teachers Association, Knoxville Music Teachers Associations, and Appalachian Music Teachers Association, Hu is committed and passionate in teaching. He strives to cultivate and inspire curiosity in meaningful expressions and to help his students discover their individuality through the music.

Hu holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in piano performance from the University of Michigan, a Master's degree from Taipei National University of the Arts, and a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from National Taiwan University. Hu is currently the Sandra G. Powell Endowed Professor of Piano and the coordinator of Keyboard Studies at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Bio provided by Dr. Chih-Long Hu

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Upcoming Concerts and Events Bass Ensemble Wednesday, February 14, 10:00 a.m.

Massey Concert Hall Belmont University String Chamber Orchestra & University Symphony Orchestra Saturday, February 17, 7:30 p.m.

Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Tickets for this event are required and can be reserved through the Belmont Box Office Music and Discourse: Dr. Virginia Lamothe “A New Creation of Blackness on Broadway in Williams’ and Walker’s Abyssinia (1906)” Wednesday, February 21, 10:00 a.m.

Bunch Multimedia Hall Wind Ensemble & Concert Band Friday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.

McAfee Concert Hall Musical Theatre Review: Starting Here, Starting Now Friday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 24, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 25, 2:00 p.m.

Massey Concert Hall Tickets for this event are required and can be reserved through the Belmont Box Office Faculty Brass Monday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.

McAfee Concert Hall Jazz Small Groups II and III, and Jazz Band II Wednesday, February 28, 7:30 p.m.

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