Lunchtime Recital by Nicole Wu (piano)

Nicole Wu is a Canadian pianist recognized for her technical and artistic depth. Programme Sergei Rachmaninoff: Étude-Tableau in D Major, Op. 39 No. 9 Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101 Frédéric Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58 Presented in association with Guildhall School of Music and Drama Artist bio: Nicole Wu is a Canadian pianist recognized for her technical and artistic depth. She has distinguished herself in numerous prestigious competitions, including the 2026 Guildhall Romantic Piano Prize, the 2025 Prix d’Europe, the 2022 OSM Competition, and the Canadian Music Competition, as well as earning top honors such as the Golden Award at the 2016 Shanghai International Competition and First Prize at the 2017 Irmler International Competition. A passionate and inquisitive musician, Nicole continually seeks to refine her artistry through frequent performances and participation in international summer festivals. She has attended prestigious programs such as the Domaine Forget Academy, Orford Academy, and the International Holland Music Academy (2023), where she presented three acclaimed recitals. In 2024, she was invited to join the PianoTexas Young Artist Program on a full-tuition scholarship. Nicole’s artistic growth has been shaped through masterclasses with distinguished professors such as Robert Levin, Kevin Kenner, Christopher Elton, Jan Jiracek von Arnim, Boris Berman, Norma Fisher, and Arie Vardi. Their mentorship has deepened her artistic insight and strengthened her enduring commitment to musical excellence. Currently, Nicole is pursuing her Master’s degree in Piano Performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying under Prof. Ronan O’Hora and Carole Presland on scholarship. Her master’s studies are funded by the Fishmongers’ Company and Steinway & Sons. She previously earned her Bachelor of Music from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, where she studied with Dr. Ilya Poletaev. She has been supported by external awards from the Hnatyshyn Foundation and Jeunesses Musicales Canada. Beyond music, Nicole leads a well-rounded life, with interests in drawing, reading, swimming, and ice skating. She is also an accomplished badminton player, having competed with her school’s team and the Holy Trinity Badminton Club. Please consider supporting our cultural programme – our lunchtime recitals are made possible through the generosity of our audiences. Pay what you feel https://app.donorfy.com/form/9R26B0VD...