Meet Bruce Liu, the only Canadian to win the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition
The Canadian pianist joins Q's Tom Power to talk about his debut studio album, and why he didn’t start thinking of the piano as more than a hobby until he won the Chopin Competition.
Liu is only in his mid-20s, but he's already made huge marks in his career
Bruce Liu is one of the world's most exciting young pianists. In 2021, he gained worldwide recognition for winning the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition, making him the only Canadian to ever do so. Now, he's released his debut studio album, Waves: Music by Rameau, Ravel, Alkan. Liu talks to Q's Tom Power about this new record, and why he didn't start thinking of the piano as more than a hobby until he won the Chopin Competition.
WATCH | Liu performing at the Chopin Competition:
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Interview with Bruce Liu produced by Ben Edwards.