Bruce Liu, piano on Feb 12, 2026 | UCSB Arts & Lectures

Program 
Ligeti: Étude No. 4 (“Fanfares”) 
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 (“Moonlight”) 
Chopin: Nocturnes, op. 27 
Ravel: Alborada de Gracioso 
Chopin: Selected Impromptus
Albéniz: “El Puerto” from Iberia, Book 1 
Liszt: Rhapsodie espagnole

“Spontaneity is a feature that makes his performances feel constantly alive… This is a pianist with a captivating musical personality.” Financial Times

“Liu can do the impeccable glitter, but his playing is more than pyrotechnics. It is powerful, polished, and emanates from a disciplined mind.” The Telegram

Pianist Bruce Liu returns after a thrilling 2024 Arts & Lectures debut that left audiences eager for more. Since winning the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, Liu has become one of the most talked-about artists on the international scene, known for performances that combine charm, clarity and stunning technique. This bold and colorful program moves from Ligeti’s playful “Fanfares” and Beethoven’s iconic “Moonlight” Sonata to the rhythmic flair of Ravel and the expressive brilliance of Chopin. Don’t miss this chance to hear a rising star in full flight.