With a vibrant concert schedule, a legacy of 30 CDs and a stream of accolades from around the globe, pianist Frederic Chiu occupies a special place in the world of classical music. His non-traditional approach including interdisciplinary collaborations, integration of new technologies and emphasis on audience engagement distinguish Mr. Chiu as a maverick and an innovator, a 21st Century artist.
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Playing for the Largest Piano Tech Convention!
Frederic is in Anaheim, interacting with and playing for one of his favorite groups of people: piano techs! Across 3 days, he presents his Classical Smackdown program, participates in panel discussions between performing artists and piano techs. For the final evening's Yamaha Gala, Frederic presents his 2-piano 1-pianist program, playing Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun in Debussy's own version for 2 pianos, as well as Chopin's only piece written for 2 pianos, the C major Rondeau.
Check out Frederic's article that the PTG Journal published a few years ago on the Gourmet Feeding and Caring for the Piano Pedals! LINK HERE
Romeo & Juliet - The Choice
Frederic recently finished a series of performances of his ground-breaking ballet production. Working again with his collaborator, choreographer Sandra Shih Parks, and a 12-member ballet troupe, they performed the complete ballet in the piano-score version in Wallingford and Fairfield, CT. Each time, the audience was given the choice of 2 endings, one tragic, one hopeful, both composed by Prokofiev. This unique production, premiered in 2018, is the only opportunity for audiences to hear the ballet in its originally conceived form - with the hopeful ending played on the piano.
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Frederic Chiu's Friends Club FCXFC on Patreon - Exclusive content and advance notices!
In 2020, the cancellation of all my concerts forced me to interact differently in the world and, like everyone, I found innovative ways to interact virtually with my fans, audiences and students. I discovered a much more personal interaction with those who are important to me and my work, an interaction I would like to continue! It is my desire to build an intimate, passionate and engaged community of fans, friends & supporters with a continual flow of ideas. Which is what you get when you join Frederic Chiu’s Friends Club (FCXFC) at any tier level. There are 4 tiers of support to choose from, and no matter the level at which you join my community, I promise you surprises and delights, and also my deepest, most humble gratitude for taking this journey with me. JOIN HERE