Cliburn Junior 2019 J J Jun Li Bui Semifinal Round

J J Jun Li Bui
Canada | Age 14

Semifinal Round Recital - Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 8:12 p.m. CDT
Caruth Auditorium, SMU  I  Dallas, Texas, USA

Program:
HAMELIN Toccata on “L’homme armé”
CHOPIN Etude in G-sharp Minor, op. 25, no. 6
CHOPIN Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, op. 52
TCHAIKOVSKY-PLETNEV Concert Suite from The Nutcracker

Toronto-native J J Jun Li Bui won his first piano competition on the day he turned 7, which cemented his commitment to music: he went on to prizes in several Canadian contests, as well as the Hanoi (Vietnam), Aarhus (Denmark), and Midwest (United States) International Piano Competitions. Currently in his third year of full scholarship at The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists at The Royal Conservatory Toronto under Michael Berkovsky, he also studies privately with Dang Thai Son. He has performed in recital across Canada, and with orchestras, including the China Guiyang Symphony, Greater Toronto Philharmonic, and Oakville Chamber. In his time away from the piano, J J enjoys cycling, reading, and table tennis.

“I feel that learning music is like a journey that never ends. A journey that is so wonderful and rewarding.”

[roxydbest]

Here after his Chopin first round competition. Dang, he is so good. I love his playing style. He is already good here at 14 but he improved a lot for just 2 years. I swear he's gonna be the next sensational pianist.

[topheryoung]

That ballade performance was outstanding.

[j.]

The musical sensitivity and flawless technique, beautiful deep tone, compelling rhythm -- everything makes this young artist a gem. A gift to the music world. Looking forward to hearing more, more, more from this young man.

[stephaniechavira]

Thought for sure he would be in the final 3!

[roberthu]

His playing always sounds so obnoxious.

[smb]

The G Minor Etude was transcendental - and only 14!!! Just incredible. The ending of the scherzo "made sense" unlike the usual jumble of notes we hear frequently.

[karenistalking]

He's got a lot of tender touches.