Brian Hsu, Piano

This programme takes listeners on a musical journey through the ages, blending the classical elegance of Mozart, the American spirit of Gershwin and Debussy's masterpiece of sound painting.

Brian Hsu

Taiwanese-American pianist and associate professor of piano at the University of Oregon, he is renowned for his electrifying energy and particularly expressive interpretations, dating back to his concerto debut at the age of 16 with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Critics regularly praise his playing, notably ‘the breadth of his expression and his technical mastery’.

An accomplished and versatile artist, he has performed in North America, Europe, Asia and South Africa, and in major American cities such as Boston, New York, Chicago, New Orleans and Dallas. He has appeared as a soloist with prestigious orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan, the Juilliard Orchestra and the Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra. His concerts have been broadcast on WQXR in New York and All Classical Radio in Portland. He has also taken part in numerous international festivals, notably in Italy, Canada and Spain.

His first American solo album, Night at the Opera: Part I, devoted to virtuosic transcriptions of operas for piano, was released in 2018 and received an enthusiastic reception. In April 2026, he released a second album devoted to the complete Années de pèlerinage by Franz Liszt. Having won several competition prizes, he also received numerous distinctions during his studies at the Juilliard School, Yale University and the University of Michigan.

Deeply committed to chamber music, teaching and mentoring, Brian Hsu regularly appears as a guest artist and instructor at universities in the United States and Asia. He also takes part in events of the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) and sits on the juries of international piano competitions.