PROGRAMME
Johannes Brahms arr John Williams Theme and Variations, Op 18b
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude, Op 32, No 5
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude, Op 23, No 5
Frédéric Chopin Nocturne, Op 48, No 1
Frédéric Chopin Polonaise-Fantaisie
Robert Schumann Arabeske
Robert Schumann Kinderszenen
Sergei Prokofiev Sonata No 7
Having won First Prize at the 2018 Leeds International Piano Competition, Eric Lu has since achieved the rare distinction of becoming one of only two pianists – alongside fellow Leeds laureate Radu Lupu – to have claimed two of the four major
international piano competitions. This remarkable feat was confirmed with his First Prize victory at the XIX International Chopin Piano Competition in 2025.
Reflecting his most recent win, Eric includes two Eric lupieces by Chopin in his programme.