2026 Submissions
When It All Falls Down
When It All Falls Down captures the power of media influence in our society.
Sicilienne (Paradis) - Violin Performance
“Sicilienne”, traditionally attributed to Maria Theresia von Paradis, an Austrian musician who has been blind since childhood.
Madrid (by Pauline Viardot)
As a classical musician, I feel the responsibility to simultaneously respect tradition and bring something to the music that lies beyond the page.
Claude Debussy Prelude Feux d’artifice (Fireworks)
To date, Debussy’s prelude “Feux d’artifice” (Fireworks) has been the most exciting piece to perform.
Beethoven: Sonata No.7 in D Major, Op.10 No.3- I. Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven's Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, part of the Op. 10 set dedicated to Countess Anna Margarete von Browne, reflects a period when Beethoven was gaining the artistic freedom to explore bolder ideas.
Shostakovich Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40, II. Allegro
Preparing this movement of Shostakovich was very intense for me. Embodying the bitterness and irony of his sound required extensive research on his life and the suffering he endured.
Carl Vine - Piano Sonata No.1 1st mvt (excerpt)
When I play the opening of Carl Vine’s Piano Sonata No. 1, I feel like I’m stepping into a part of myself that isn’t always easy to articulate.
Canzonetta from Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto D Major
The piece I will be performing is the Canzonetta, the second movement of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.
Howl's Moving Castle
This is my performance of Howl's Moving Castle at a Christmas Recital in 2024 held in the Oakland California Temple.
Muczynski Desperate Measures Op. 48 (Paganini Variations)
In 1817, when Paganini composed his Caprice No. 24 in A minor for violin, it quickly became an undeniably memorable tune.
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
This concerto is one of my favorite works for violin.
Ligeti Etude No. 13 “L'escalier du diable”
Ligeti's Etude No. 13, "L’escalier du diable," was inspired by M.C. Escher's seemingly "impossible" mathematically derived artwork, which parallels the notion of creating a relentless, impossible staircase that Ligeti wanted to uncover.
The Butterfly Lovers
Inspired by the legendary Chinese folktale The Butterfly Lovers (often called China's "Romeo and Juliet"), this performance reflects my cultural identity and genuine passion for piano.
Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor: I. Allegro
I focused on bringing out the interesting harmonies in Dvorak's work, finding moments for the music to breathe, and highlighting the contrasting characters through different sound qualities.
Marc André Hamelin: Toccata on "L’Homme armé"
Hamelin quoted the French tune “L'Homme Armé” in the Toccata he wrote for the 2017 Van Cliburn piano competition.
Toccata by Guillaume Connesson
My work explores how the sound of the harp can create emotion, color, and movement.
Fantaisie-Impromptu, Op. posth. 66–Frédéric Chopin
The piece feels spontaneous and expressive, like an outpouring of emotion rather than something rigidly structured.
Maybe This Time
This is a recording of me singing the song Maybe This Time from the Broadway musical Cabaret.