ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Tree Town community members watch piano virtuoso Eric Lu perform alongside the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra at Hill Auditorium on Friday.
At 20 years old, Lu is not only the youngest winner of the Leeds International Piano Competition but is also the first American to win the award in nearly 50 years.
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He will join A2SO in playing pieces from Beethoven and Brahms, among others.
“Eric is a phenomenal musician in addition to being a close friend. His dazzling command of his instrument and exceptional musicianship makes any performance a thrill to behold. I’m excited to rekindle our artistic collaboration and showcase his abilities to our wonderfully supportive Ann Arbor audiences,” said A2SO Music Director Earl Lee.
Tickets for Friday’s 8 p.m. concert range from $15-$90 each. Discounts are available for children and students. Reserve them here.
Here are the details:
- Johannes Brahms | Hungarian Dance No. 1
- Ludwig van Beethoven | Piano Concerto No. 4
- Zhou Tian | Transcend
- Maurice Ravel | La valse
Lu will then perform a free recital on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the University of Michigan’s Britton Recital Hall. It is open to the public and tickets are not required.
“The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is delighted to partner with U-M SMTD to bring Eric Lu’s talents to as broad an audience as possible. We’re fortunate to enjoy a rich and supportive relationship with SMTD, and the opportunity for our soloists to engage with students and the community represents a crucial facet of our mission,” said A2SO Executive Director Sarah Calderini.
Learn more about A2SO’s 2023-2024 season here.