At just 16 years old, Canadian pianist Sophia Liu is quickly emerging as the most compelling pianist of her generation. Liu’s “phenomenal virtuosity” (Bachtrack), coupled with her “poise and authority” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) and dynamic interpretations have captivated and mesmerised audiences worldwide. Born in Shanghai, Liu was raised in Japan until moving to Montreal at age 7 to study with Dang Thai Son. She made her debut with the Cleveland Orchestra and David Robertson in 2023.
Throughout the 24/25 season, Liu appears at festivals and venues including the Festival International de Piano de La Roque d’Anthéron, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Fazioli Concert Hall, Société des Arts de Genève, International Chopin Piano Festival in Duszniki Zdrój, International Chopin and his Europe Festival in Warsaw, Nohant Festival Chopin, Festival La Grange de Meslay, Place des Arts Montreal, National Theater and Concert Hall Taipei and National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts-Weiwuying.
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The Boston Musical Intelligencer
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“Truly awe inspiring”
Crescendo Magazine
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"A true phenomenon"
Bachtrack
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"Liu takes every risk and never falters, as if carried away by the music itself. Grandiose... There is the phenomenal virtuosity, the technique that transcends the limits of the piano, the verve, the brilliance of the greatest pianists."