by David Gordon Duke
Presenting young pianists in the initial stages of their careers is central to the mission of the Vancouver Recital Society. Audiences have become accustomed to hearing the best and the brightest perform and opportunities to compare and contrast are an on-going delight.
The debut of Kuok-Wai Lio introduces a performer operating outside the usual parameters of youthful contenders. We are overly familiar with pianist’s pianists, incredibly gifted technicians who win competitions, ...
