A Duo Piano performance, FREE to the public, by Wan-Chin Chang (Instructor of Music, SUA faculty) and Chia Ying Chan.

PROGRAM: 

Sonata for Two Pianos in D-Major, k448 ……….. W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)

I Allegro con spirito

II. Andante

III. Allegro molto

Four Piece Suite, Divertimento for two pianos ……………….  R.R. Bennett (1936-2012)

I. Samba triste

II. Country blues

III. Ragtime waltz

IV. Finale

INTERMISSION

Hungarian Dance No. 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….J. Brahms (1833-1897)

Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, Op. 17 …………………………………………………………………………….S. Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)

I. Introduction (Alia marcia)

II. Waltz (Presto)

III. Romance (Andantino)

IV. Tarantella (Presto)

Wan-Chin Chang

Wan-Chin Chang appears regularly as a soloist with orchestras such as the Blue Lake Festival Orchestra, Dana Point Symphony, Southern California Philharmonics, MiraCosta College Symphony, La Mirada Symphony, Southland Symphony, Temecula Valley Symphony, Orchestra Collectives of Orange County, Orange County Symphony, and Orange County Wind Symphony. Besides concerto and solo performances, she also frequently collaborates with other musicians in chamber recitals.  She had been invited to perform at across the county, appearing in Valdosta University, Saginaw Valley State University, Grand Valley University, Fullerton College, Fallbrook Music Society, White Lake Chamber Music Festival, Blodgett Faculty Recital Series at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, The Gladys Frisch Harris Piano Festival, and Orange Women’s Club.

Chia-Ying Chan

Originally from Taiwan, pianist Chia-Ying Chan is known for her passion, vibrancy, and sensitivity in interpreting classical music. An active soloist and chamber musician, she has performed throughout Taiwan, the United States, and Europe. Her performances have been featured on The Grand FM 101 (Canada), WILL FM 90.9 (U.S.), Blue Lake Public Radio 88.9 FM (U.S.), and Radio Taiwan International AM 1557 (Taiwan).

Chan has won top prizes in national and international competitions. Recent highlights include performances with Sinfonia da Camera under Ian Hobson, the 21st Century Piano Commission Recital at Krannert Center, and a solo recital at the Piano Technicians Guild conference (2024). Her debut solo album on Centaur Records received critical acclaim, with Classical Music Sentinel describing her as “a highly sensitive artist… a musician to watch and follow.”