31 August 2025 · 7:30 PM · Victoria Concert Hall

This August, get ready to be inspired. One of the brightest stars in classical music today, Niu Niu (Zhang Shengliang), makes his Singapore debut recital with a dazzling evening of piano brilliance. As part of the European Sound Piano Concert 2025 series, this special performance—titled “To Fate with Hope 天从人愿“—takes place on 31 August 2025 at Victoria Concert Hall, featuring a rich, emotionally charged program performed on the magnificent C. Bechstein D282 concert grand.

A musical force since childhood, Niu Niu was born into a musical family in Xiamen in 1997 and began piano lessons at just three. By six, he was already performing full recitals. At nine, he became the youngest artist ever signed to EMI Classics, releasing Niu Niu Plays Mozart to international acclaim. That same year, he made his London debut at the Royal Festival Hall under the mentorship of Liszt specialist Leslie Howard—an unforgettable performance attended by the then Prince of Wales. At only 12, he recorded and released Chopin’s complete 24 Études, a monumental achievement at any age.

Niu Niu in his younger days.

Since then, Niu Niu’s career has continued to flourish. A Juilliard graduate and Decca Classics recording artist, he’s performed with major orchestras worldwide and appeared at high-profile events like the BRICS Summit and the Osaka-Kansai Expo. His collaborations include Mélancolie, a 2023 album with flutist Cocomi, daughter of Japanese superstar Takuya Kimura. His most recent release—a live recording of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Jaap van Zweden and the Hong Kong Philharmonic—has been widely praised for its passion and precision.

For his Singapore recital, Niu Niu presents a powerful program that opens with the lyrical sparkle of Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capriccioso, journeys through the intimate poetry of Brahms’ Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2, and culminates in the sweeping drama of Liszt’s Sonata in B minor. The evening also features Liszt’s transcription of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5—a tour de force of pianistic imagination and endurance.

At the heart of this concert is the C. Bechstein D282, a piano that embodies the finest of European craftsmanship. Its singing tone, rich resonance, and incredible dynamic range make it the perfect match for Niu Niu’s expressive artistry.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a world-class pianist at the height of his powers—live in Singapore for the very first time!

Tickets from $18 Available from 15 June 2025 at Ticketmaster.sg

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