President's Concert Series | A Free Concert with Tony Yike Yang

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As part of the President's Concert Series, Professor Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor, UBC invites you to attend a special free concert at the Old Auditorium, UBC on Monday, October 15th 2018, 6:30 pm. featuring Tony Yike Yang, pianist performing Great Masters of piano repertoire.

Yang, a 19-year-old Chinese-Canadian is emerging as one of the foremost pianists of the younger generation. He is currently pursuing a dual-degree in Economics and Piano Performance through Harvard University-New England Conservatory of Music. Yang has performed extensively in Canada and the United States, and has made numerous appearances in Europe and Asia. As a frequent prizewinner, Yang garnered 5th Prize at the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition at age 16, the youngest-ever laureate of the competition.