Yvonne Liu, 45
Preschool music teacher
Foster City, California
China/United States

Born in Shanghai, China, in 1970, Yvonne Liu began private piano lessons at age 3. After immigrating to the United States as a teenager, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the California Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in international policy studies from Stanford University. Ms. Liu enjoyed being a full-time mother, but when her son was diagnosed with autism at 2, she discovered the healing power of music and began a career as an early childhood music educator. A competitor in 2011, she enjoys setting goals for herself and feels the Amateur Competition offers her an opportunity to become more disciplined in her practice, and she finds it inspirational. Ms. Liu likes to garden, hike, and cook in her free time.

COMPETITION REPERTOIRE

Preliminary Round
BACH   “Sinfonia” from Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826
SCHUMANN-LISZT   Widmüng 

Quarterfinal Round
BACH-BUSONI   Chaconne in D Minor

Semifinal Round
FRANCK   Prélude, Choral et Fugue
DEBUSSY   L’Isle joyeuse

Final Round
MOZART   Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: I. Allegro