Oct 30, 2025 7:30 pm

OCT 30 | THURS
7:30 PM

Lives of the Piano: 25th Anniversary Season

World Premiere

The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals, Book III
Vincent Ho, composer

Lisa Yui (MM ’00, DMA ’05), Director

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

Max Hammond, 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.

Free, no tickets required

Greenfield Hall
Manhattan School of Music 
130 Claremont Avenue
New York, New York 10027