Reid Center LIVE at Noon! proudly presents a series of free concerts on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 12:00 noon, through May. On Wednesday, February 7th, pianist Shiyu Wang will once again perform on the Reid Center’s historic Starr grand piano, built in Richmond!
Pianist Shiyu Wang has given solo recitals and performances in the United States, China, Japan, and Europe. She has performed as a soloist with renowned orchestras, including Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Changsha Symphony Orchestra, and University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra. Shiyu won First Prize in Piano at the Texas Young Artist Concerto Competition, Connecticut Bach Festival and Competition, University of Rochester Concerto Competition, and “IMKA” Internet Music Competition, Second Prize in Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Concerto Competition, as well as Silver Medal in the Manhattan International Music Competition.
Shiyu is a Doctor of Music, having studied under the tutelage of Professor Arnaldo Cohen at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Her previous teachers include Alexander Shtarkman at Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and Enrico Elisi and Vincent Lenti at Eastman School of Music. She has also performed in master classes taught by Yoheved Kaplinsky, Leon Fleisher, Fou Ts’ong, Dan Zhaoyi, and John Perry. Shiyu joined the Indiana University East music faculty in August 2022.
Shiyu’s interest goes beyond piano performance. She holds a double-major degree in music and business and a certificate of a one-year program in Renaissance art history from the University of Rochester. She published her first book, Inside the Kaleidoscope, on Amazon in 2020 and an article on Chopin’s E Minor Prelude in Music Space magazine in 2013.
To learn more about Ms. Wang, follow these links:
Website: https://shiyuwangpiano.com/
All events last 45-50 minutes and are open to the public. Admission is free.
Come when you can, go when you must. We're looking forward to seeing you!
Inclement weather: In case of inclement weather, check our website (https://www.reidcenter.org/) for up-to-date information. Sidewalks will be cleared and salted in winter weather.
Drop-off: Drop off available at front door on North 11th Street, or by accessible ramp at entrance to alley, between North 10th and North 11th Streets off North A Street.
Parking: On-street parking is available along North A, 10th St, and 11th St. There is a lot north of the church accessible from the alley between 10th and 11th Streets. The municipal parking lot on 10th St. between Main and North A is a short walk. Parking is available in the Wayne County Historical Museum lot on North 11th, also a short walk.
Accessibility: We are honored to be caring for such a special facility, but older buildings come with challenges. It is our intention to be open and accessible to all community members. The south entrance (along North A Street) has an accessible ramp to the door. Once inside, there is a stairway of eight steps to the main level. On the left is a handrail, and on the right is a lift chair. The restroom on the main level is a private, single-person restroom, but is not wheelchair accessible. Until we can make permanent accessibility updates to our facility, we encourage those needing additional accommodations to reach out to our volunteer Events Manager, Lynn Knight at lynn@reidcenter.org or call 765-966-7618. We are eager to welcome you and will do everything we can to meet your accessibility needs.
This event is made possible in part by the Community Foundation of Randolph County and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.