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.
Latest News
His fingers dance across the piano, commanding its keys with the ferocity of a thunderstorm and the precision of a surgeon. His musical performances connect so powerfully with audiences, concert venues erupt in standing ovations for him all over the world.
Branded a maverick early in his career by The New York Times, Frederic Chiu, Assistant Professor of Piano in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Music, is now one of the world's most sought-after concert pianists for his master classes. A nontraditional approach that emphasizes audience engagement, new technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration sets him apart from his peers. With his vibrant concert schedule, a legacy of 30 recordings and countless accolades, Chiu occupies a special place in the world of classical music.
_edited.jpg)
New Ground-breaking PianoSoft Recording
My next recording is a special project for Yamaha's PianoSoft catalogue, presenting 3 masterpieces by Franz Schubert: Lebenssturme, Divertissement a la Hongroise and the beautiful Fantasy in F Minor.
The ground-breaking aspect of this recording is that the 2 piano parts, primo and secondo, are recorded on separate tracks. The two tracks can be played together, but they can also be played separately. This allows someone to play along with the other part. Similar to the old "Music Minus One" series of LPs, but for piano 4-hand.
Recording coming out later this year. Keep your eyes open, and warm up the Disklaviers!
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