Yundi Xu - Pianist

Young pianist Yundi Xu developed a passion for the Romantic and French repertoires at an early age. After obtaining her Master’s Degree from the Paris Conservatory at the age of 19, she completed an Erasmus programme at the Mozarteum University Salzburg, studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and then at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin as part of the Konzertexamen.

Yundi Xu is deeply inspired by contemporary music and stage performance, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. Gifted with innate pianistic talent, she enthusiastically shares her attachment to the Romantic and French repertoires with global audiences.

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Press kit

May 7- 11:30AM | Kleine Aula der Alten Kantonsschule, ZÜRICH

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June 14 - 8:00PM | Konzerthaus, BERLIN

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“The young Chinese pianist strives for artful refinement in her interpretations − whether she plays Satie, Debussy or Ravel, she always sprinkles their works with distinctive and well-balanced pedalling.”

Der Tagesspiegel
“Listening to Maurice Ravel’s “Une Barque sur l’océan” from “Miroirs”, so beautifully rendered by pianist Yundi Xu.”

Berliner Zeitung
“Both as a soloist and as a chamber musician, she demonstrates innate pianistic skills and refreshing sensitivity.”

China Radio International
“Trained in various schools throughout Europe, the young concert performers provided a virtuoso moment, especially during the performance of 13-year-old Yundi Xu who offered a remarkable interpretation of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 26, Opus 81.”

Le Journal de Saône-et-Loire
“Yundi Xu certainly turned in one of the better performances of the competition so far—both technically and musically.”

Theater Jones
“Ms Xu, (…) leaned forward intently to the keyboard, giving an impression both of working hard and yet being at ease in this space and with this material.”

Daily Info Oxford
"She didn’t pick a piece that offered a show of virtuosic bravura for her last appearance. […] Instead, she played something subtle, with considerable difficulties that are not clear. But her mastery as a musician was there for all to see.”

Theater Jones
“She stands out [...] thanks to the intelligence of her phrasing, her maturity at such a young age [...], her technical skills as well as incredibly refined sound.”

Musiq’ 3

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“The young Chinese pianist strives for artful refinement in her interpretations − whether she plays Satie, Debussy or Ravel, she always sprinkles their works with distinctive and well-balanced pedalling.”

“Listening to Maurice Ravel’s “Une Barque sur l’océan” from “Miroirs”, so beautifully rendered by pianist Yundi Xu.”

“Both as a soloist and as a chamber musician, she demonstrates innate pianistic skills and refreshing sensitivity.”

“Trained in various schools throughout Europe, the young concert performers provided a virtuoso moment, especially during the performance of 13-year-old Yundi Xu who offered a remarkable interpretation of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 26, Opus 81.”

“Yundi Xu certainly turned in one of the better performances of the competition so far—both technically and musically.”

“Ms Xu, (…) leaned forward intently to the keyboard, giving an impression both of working hard and yet being at ease in this space and with this material.”

"She didn’t pick a piece that offered a show of virtuosic bravura for her last appearance. […] Instead, she played something subtle, with considerable difficulties that are not clear. But her mastery as a musician was there for all to see.”

“She stands out [...] thanks to the intelligence of her phrasing, her maturity at such a young age [...], her technical skills as well as incredibly refined sound.”

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