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| May 11, 2009 Music sheets of three new Etudes released Both printed and download .pdf versions of three of my new compositions, Etude in c# minor, Etude in D Major and Etude in d minor are now available for sale in Pius Cheung Online Music Store |
| Mar 26, 2009 The Washington Times - Cheung taps classics for marimba concert "In his first-ever Washington solo recital at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater, classical marimbist Pius Cheung, under the auspices of the venerable Young Concert Artists Series, presented an intriguing program Tuesday of largely unknown pieces, all performed on an instrument most people would associate with the jazz repertoire." |
| Jan 9, 2009 Redandblack.com - Classical musician showcases eclectic program "Aside from the yarn on his mallets, marimbist Pius Cheung strives for a "no strings attached" performance that entices the ears of his audience." |
| Oct 19, 2008 Etude in e minor recorded by Katarzyna Mycka Etude in e minor, one of the most popular Etudes composed by Pius Cheung, was recorded in "Marimba Classica 2008", the latest CD release of the internationally renowned marimba virtuoso, Katarzyna Mycka. |
| June 4, 2008 Live improv with the Aquino Brothers Pius Cheung was called on stage for a live improv with the Aquino Brothers at the 8th International Marimba Festival in Chiapa Mexico. |
| February 22, 2008 Pius Cheung's American Radio Debut The McGraw-Hill Young Artists Showcase announced the American Radio debut by Pius Cheung, winner of 2008 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, on March 5, 2008 and encores on March 12, 2008. The programs will be aired on 96.3 WQXR-FM Classical Music & New York Times News. |
| January 19, 2008 2008 Young Concert Artists International Auditions Pius Cheung, marimba, is awarded a First Prize Winner of the 2008 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. |
January 2, 2008 Hong Kong Arts Festival Pius is invited to perform in the 36th Hong Kong Arts Festival at the Hong Kong City Hall, Theatre. Pius will play a selection of piano masterworks arranged for marimba, pieces by Keiko Abe, Zhou Tian as well as his own compositions. All tickets for the first concert are sold out and an additional concert is scheduled on February 24, 2008. |
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Quotes & Reviews "... Mr. Cheung's performance of his own arrangements [of the Bach's Goldberg Variations] was expressive, sensitive and unpretentious, and left the listeners with the feeling of comfort. The artist created perfect legato by carefully matching the reverberation and decay from one note to the next." "... the Etudes are engaing and communicated with authority. The piece caused a roar of applause and will certainly constitute a precious addition to the standard marimba repertoire." New York Concert Review "In my opinion, Pius Cheung is a remarkably gifted and accomplished young artist. I always enjoy listening to his elegant and virtuosic music-making." Gary Graffman "Clearly, Mr. Cheung took Chopin's innovations as an inspiration for crafting his own etudes, of which he performed three. Tuneful, neo-Romantic yet technically difficult, these pieces not only showcased Mr. Cheung's mastery of his instrument but also demonstrated his considerable skill and promise as a composer in his own right - one who writes the kind of music people will want to hear." The Washington Times "When Pius Cheung raises his mallets and strikes his marimba, his skill, technique and unbelievable dexterity produce a musical complexity more common to the agility of ten fingers on the keys of a piano." Hong Kong Arts Festival “Absolutely incredible! .... Cheung adds a tasty amount of musical nuance that Bach would have likely approved of had he heard today’s modern marimba.” Percussive Notes Magazine "An excellent alternative to the usual keyboard version of this Bach masterpiece. As Charles Ives would have said, 'A real ear-stretcher.'" Audiophile Audition "The Classical Marimba League announced Pius Cheung as 2007 Composition Competition 1st prize winner of the Romantic category. Pius wrote Three Preludes for Solo Marimba (C major, c minor & Db major)." Classical Marimba League Upcoming Concerts & Masterclasses January 25, 2009 - 1:30pm February 26, 2009 - 7:00pm February 27, 2009 - 8:00pm March 3, 2009 - 7:30pm March 24, 2009 - 7:30pm May 31, 2009 - 2:00pm
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