Libby Yu

Piano

Vancouver pianist Libby Yu is recognized internationally as an accomplished performer, collaborator, teacher and adjudicator.

She captured the First Prize of the 27th CBC Radio National Competition for Young Performers and came into international recognition when she was awarded a Diploma of Honour at the 13th International Frederic Chopin Competition held in Warsaw, Poland.

A favourite with audiences, Libby has graced international stages including the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Carnegie Recital Hall in New York, Le Chatre in Nohant, and the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. She has appeared as soloist with major symphony orchestras such as the Netherlands Philharmonic, Montreal, Toronto, National Arts Centre, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Vancouver, CBC Vancouver, Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, Manitoba Chamber and Victoria. Libby has recorded in studio and in recital for CBC Radio and collaborates regularly in various chamber music and duo recitals.

Libby has three solo albums: Chopin Recital 1 and Chopin Recital 2. Her most recent solo album, featuring her heartfelt program for the “Recital For Hope” will benefit cancer research. Additionally, the recording “Brahms: Sonatas and Songs” with violist Nicolo Eugelmi was highly praised by the Strad Magazine.

She is a member of the exciting Aurora Piano Trio, touring much of BC and Vancouver Island. She was also had the honour of receiving the philanthropic Catalyst Award from BC Cancer in 2023 in recognition of her time, leadership and performances for the Foundation.

Dr. Yu earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and studied extensively with Lee Kum-Sing at the Vancouver Academy of Music and the University of British Columbia.