October 30, 2025 7:30 pm

OCT 30 | THURS
7:30 PM

25th Anniversary Season
Lives of the Piano

Lisa Yui (MM ’00, DMA ’05), Director

World Premiere

The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, Vol. III
Vincent Ho, composer

Panel Discussion

Following the performance, composer Vincent Ho joins Lisa Yui and the pianists in a conversation about the creation, collaboration, and interpretation of The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals.

Dr. Vincent Ho’s involvement is generously supported by Walt and Irene DeBoni. 

PROGRAM

Ziyi Yu (MM ’24, DMA Candidate), piano
No. 1 Rat Race

Annie Cao (MM ’24, DMA Candidate), piano
No. 2 Stubborn Bull

Tzu-Wei Kang (MM ’24, DMA Candidate), piano
No. 3 Tiger Mom

Alberto Barba (MM ’24, DMA Candidate), piano
No. 4 Down the Rabbit Hole

Dayeon Jin (BM ’24, MM ’26), piano
No. 5 Chasing the Dragon

Baoqi Zhu (MM ’25, DMA Candidate), piano
No. 6 Snake Pit

Nos. 7–12 of the cycle will be premiered on February 12, 2026, as part of the Lives of the Piano 25th Anniversary Season.

Livestream engineered and produced by the
Orto Center for Distance Learning and Recording Arts