Tuesday 30 June 2 pm
Yuanfan Yang (piano)
Brahms: 3 Intermezzi Op 117 (16')
1 in E flat / 2 in B flat minor / 3 in C sharp minor
Rachmaninov: Corelli Variations Op 42 (18')
Chopin: Scherzo no 2 in B flat minor Op 31 (10')
Yuanfan Yang: Improvisations on themes and styles suggested by the audience (15')
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Born in Edinburgh and now based in Leeds, Yuanfan Yang is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most distinctive pianists, composers, and improvisers of his generation. Praised for interpretations of Schumann and Liszt that “rivalled those of the young Ashkenazy” (International Piano Magazine), he is equally recognised for his own compositions, described by The Observer as possessing “soulful poignancy.”
Yuanfan's repertoire reflects a wide range of musical stylistic interests, which also influence his signature improvisations and original compositions. He has written four full-scale piano concertos performed across China, France, Russia, and the UK. Recent highlights include concerto appearances with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic (recorded for BBC Radio 3), Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, and the Orchestra of Opera North, where he performed the northern England premiere of his Piano Concerto No. 4, Ode to the Jing River . He has also appeared at major venues including the Sydney Opera House, Brighton Festival, St George's Bristol, and Milano Auditorium.
Improvisation plays a central role in Yuanfan's performances, where audiences suggest themes and musical styles from which he creates original works live in concert. His improvisation videos have attracted a large online following, with nearly two million views across social media, and in 2025 he presented two fully improvised concerts in London.
His recent competition successes include First Prize at the Ricard Viñes International Piano Competition and the James Mottram International Piano Competition in 2025, following major prizes at several international competitions since 2022. As a composer, his music has been broadcast on BBC television and radio. His debut album Watercolour , released on Orchid Classics, received critical acclaim, including a four-star review from International Piano Magazine. Yuanfan graduated in 2025 from the RNCM, having previously studied at the RAM, and RCM.
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