About this Event
An Evening of Flute & Piano
Join us for an enchanting evening of music featuring the expressive beauty of flute and piano.
Flutist Yana Yan and pianist Qiu Chen (Lilian) present a captivating program spanning centuries and styles, with works by C.P. E Bach, Robert Schumann, Lili Boulanger, Paul Schoenfeld, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and more.
From the elegance and intimacy of the classical repertoire to the vibrant colors of 20th-century music, this program offers something for every listener. The evening will also feature a special holiday arrangement, adding a festive touch to this memorable musical experience.
Come enjoy an evening of beautiful melodies, rich musical dialogue, and the unique artistry of flute and piano.
We look forward to sharing this special evening of music with you!
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Yana Yan, flute
Flutist Yana Yan brings expressive artistry, vibrant energy, and a warm connection with audiences to the concert stage. Based in San Diego, she won the 2024 La Jolla Symphony Emerging Artist Competition and has performed throughout the United States and China as a soloist and chamber musician. Her performances celebrate the flute’s lyrical beauty and rich palette of colors, inviting listeners into music that is intimate, spirited, and full of discovery.
A passionate collaborator, Yana is a co-founder of Duo Festudioso and Lumen Duo. She has been invited to perform at music events and conventions, sharing her love of chamber music with a wide range of audiences. Through her ensembles and community performances, she brings people together through music, creating welcoming experiences for longtime concertgoers and those discovering live classical music for the first time.
Yana’s commitment to connection also shapes her work as an educator. She has held faculty positions at Augustana College and Black Hawk College, working with students of all ages and backgrounds and helping them develop their own musical voices.
She holds a Bachelor of Music in Flute and Piano from Wuhan Conservatory of Music, a Master of Music from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.
Discover more at www.yanayanflute.com.
Qiu Chen (Lilian), piano
San Jose–based pianist Qiu Chen (Lilian) brings a lifelong devotion to music to her work as a soloist, collaborator, and artistic director. Beginning her piano studies at age five, she went on to win first prize at the International Young Artists Piano and Violin Competition in the United States. She was subsequently invited twice to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall as a prizewinner.
Her musical career has taken her across the United States and internationally, with performances and artistic direction in Beijing, Shenzhen, Jiangxi, Boston, Miami, New York, and Vienna. As a co-founder of Lumen Duo, Lilian shares her passion for chamber music, inviting audiences to discover the expressive dialogue between flute and piano and the joy of live performance.
An accomplished educator, Lilian helps young pianists develop both technical confidence and individual expression. Her students have earned four first-place awards in competitions in the United States. She has also guided high school students in China who gained admission to institutions including Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Central China Normal University, and Jiangxi Normal University.
Event venue & nearby stays
1620 Oakland Rd suite d200, 1620 Oakland Road, San Jose, United States
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