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T I A N Y I L U
"She showed not only complete mastery on the podium, but also mature understanding of the various pieces...and a physical presence that would be very engaging for any audience"
- Sir Andrew Davis, CBE
Music Director, Lyric Opera of Chicago
Music Director, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
"...great musicality, understanding of the different repertoire, a natural charisma on the podium"
- Carlo Rizzi
"Her style of conducting is crystal clear...poetic and dramatic; excellent communicator"
- Jill White - Senior BBC Music Producer and Director Of Music National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
"Dynamic and charismatic"
-Chris Hall, South Wales Argus
"Inspirational and emotive, Tianyi has an innate ability to communicate a deep understanding of the music, delivering clearly and with freshness and energy!"
- Jill Francis-Williams, Leader of the Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra
"Focused, energetic, and with the music absolutely at the centre of rehearsals and performance, Tianyi Lu is a pleasure to work with from planning stages to concert."
- Rosie Biss, Principal Cellist of the Welsh National Opera
"Tianyi's charm, power and intensity allows her to highlight new elements in the works she performs. For a composer to have such a champion is just such a thrill..."
- Ben Lunn, Composer and Conductor
“A perceptive and highly creative musician.”
- Peter Thomas, Music Director of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra
"Tianyi’s musical perception is of the highest order and her stylistic awareness impressive. Her intuitive skill and excellent musicianship demonstrate superior insight and understanding of the music she performs.”
- Uwe Grodd, Music Director of Auckland Choral and Manukau Symphony Orchestra
March 17th, 2020
WNO Schools Concert - Southampton - cancelled due to Covid-19
Mayflower Theatre
Repertoire including
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ouvertüre zu "Le Nozze di Figaro" KV 492
Giacomo Puccini: O mio babbino caro - Arie der Lauretta aus der Oper Gianni Schicchi
Benjamin Britten: Four Sea Interludes op. 33a aus der Oper "Peter Grimes", Storm (Sturm)
Antonin Dvořák: "Lied an den Mond" - Arie der Rusalka aus der gleichnamigen Oper
Giuseppe Verdi: "Questa o quella" aus der Oper "Rigoletto"
Giuseppe Verdi: "Libiamo, libiamo..." - Brindisi aus der Oper "La traviata"
Zequinha de Abreu: Tico Tico (arr. Cliff Colnot)
Giacomo Puccini: "Nessun dorma" - Arie des Calaf aus dem 3. Akt der Oper Turandot
John Williams: Suite aus der Filmmusik zu "Star Wars", III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
Richard Wagner: "Walkürenritt" aus dem 3. Aufzug der Oper "Die Walküre"
March 26th & 28th
Liverpool Empire Theatre
April 17th, 2020
Ulster Hall, Belfast
Ivan Ilić Piano
Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan op. 62 - Ouvertüre
Antoine Reicha: Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 Es-Dur
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphonie Nr. 5 c-Moll op. 67
April 25th, 2020
St. Woolos Cathedral, Newport, UK
Sonia Hammond, Cello
Maurice Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin - Suite für Orchester (1919)
Camille Saint-Saëns: Konzert für Violoncello und Orchester Nr. 1 a-Moll op. 33
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphonie Nr. 4 B-Dur op. 60
May 1st, 2020
WNO Schools Concert - Norwich - cancelled due to Covid-19
Norwich Theatre Royal
Repertoire including
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ouvertüre zu "Le Nozze di Figaro" KV 492
Giacomo Puccini: O mio babbino caro - Arie der Lauretta aus der Oper Gianni Schicchi
Benjamin Britten: Four Sea Interludes op. 33a aus der Oper "Peter Grimes", Storm (Sturm)
Antonin Dvořák: "Lied an den Mond" - Arie der Rusalka aus der gleichnamigen Oper
Giuseppe Verdi: "Questa o quella" aus der Oper "Rigoletto"
Giuseppe Verdi: "Libiamo, libiamo..." - Brindisi aus der Oper "La traviata"
Zequinha de Abreu: Tico Tico (arr. Cliff Colnot)
Giacomo Puccini: "Nessun dorma" - Arie des Calaf aus dem 3. Akt der Oper Turandot
John Williams: Suite aus der Filmmusik zu "Star Wars", III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
Richard Wagner: "Walkürenritt" aus dem 3. Aufzug der Oper "Die Walküre"
May 6th, 2020
Janne Mertanen, Piano
Verdi: La Forza del Destino, overture
Rota: Pianokonsertto e-molli
Richard Strauss: Aus Italien op. 16
May 14th, 2020
WNO Schools Concert - Plymouth - cancelled due to Covid-19
Plymouth Theatre Royal
Repertoire including
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ouvertüre zu "Le Nozze di Figaro" KV 492
Giacomo Puccini: O mio babbino caro - Arie der Lauretta aus der Oper Gianni Schicchi
Benjamin Britten: Four Sea Interludes op. 33a aus der Oper "Peter Grimes", Storm (Sturm)
Antonin Dvořák: "Lied an den Mond" - Arie der Rusalka aus der gleichnamigen Oper
Giuseppe Verdi: "Questa o quella" aus der Oper "Rigoletto"
Giuseppe Verdi: "Libiamo, libiamo..." - Brindisi aus der Oper "La traviata"
Zequinha de Abreu: Tico Tico (arr. Cliff Colnot)
Giacomo Puccini: "Nessun dorma" - Arie des Calaf aus dem 3. Akt der Oper Turandot
John Williams: Suite aus der Filmmusik zu "Star Wars", III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
Richard Wagner: "Walkürenritt" aus dem 3. Aufzug der Oper "Die Walküre"
May 23rd-24th, 2020
Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Babies' Proms - postponed due to Covid-19
Victoria Concert Hall
William Ledbetter, presenter
Georges Bizet Toreador's March
Tchaikovsky: Waltz of the Flowers
Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King
Jill Townsend: Cheerful Cha Cha
John Williams: Theme from Jaws
John Williams: Imperial March from Star Wars
John Philip Sousa: The Liberty Bell March
Rossini: Finale from William Tell Overture
Offenbach: Can-Can
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
June 6th-7th, 2020
King and Queen's Performing Arts Centre, Dunedin
Thomas Hutchinson, Oboe
Maurice Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin - Suite für Orchester (1919)
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Konzert für Oboe und Streichorchester a-moll (1944)
Gareth Farr: Le Temps est à la Pluie
Dmitrij Schostakowitsch: Kammersymphonie c-Moll op. 110a für Streichorchester
Thursday 11 June 2020
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Swan Lake and Saint-Saëns - cancelled due to Covid-19
Melbourne Town Hall
Li-Wei Qin, Cello
Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1
Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite
N E W S
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16 August 2019
Tianyi has been announced the Female Conductor in Residence with the Welsh National Opera starting in August 2019, including conducting performances of a new production of Bizet's Carmen in the UK in 2020.
22 February 2018
Tianyi will be one of four conductors to work with Danielle Gatti and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in a Masterclass in June. The repertoire will include Stravinsky's Rite of Spring as well as pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Mendelssohn.
15 February 2018
Konzertdirektion Schmid has signed Tianyi Lu for worldwide representation.
27 July 2017
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has named Tianyi Lu as one of the Dudamel Fellows for the 2017/2018 season.
17 March 2017
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has just announced Tianyi Lu as their new Assistant Conductor.
21 June 2016
Tianyi has been chosen as one of six to attend the Dallas Institute for Women Conductors with the Dallas Opera later this year.
18 April 2016
Tianyi has been made Music Director of the Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra starting in September this year.
27 January 2016
Tianyi has been selected as one of 22 out of 320 to participate in the Lucerne Festival Masterclass with Bernard Haitink to happen in March.
17 November 2015
Tianyi has been invited to conduct another concert with the Manukau Symphony Orchestra in August 2016.
8th April 2015
Tianyi will be assisting Thomas Søndergård with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales starting in August this year.
28th Feb 2015
Tianyi reached the final round of the auditions for the Hallé Assistant Conductor post and will be invited to work as a Guest Assistant Conductor with Mark Elder and the Hallé Orchestra in September this year.
15th June 2014
Tianyi was voted as one of the top 3 finalists at the 12th Interaktion Workshop by players from the Berlin Philharmonic and orchestras all over Germany, out of a pool of 38 applicants and 10 chosen participants.
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