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    Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

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    Juxtaposing the piano music of J.S. Bach and the more experimental 'sounds' of John Cage's '4'33"', Ji Liu tackles a brave programme at the Bristol Proms - here's what happened.

    1. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      1. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      A hint of sparkle from Liu's shoes... Photo: Andy Squire

    2. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      2. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      Ji Liu performed a superb Goldberg variations as part of a Bach-heavy Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire

    3. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      3. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      In the end, you can say what you like about Bach and Cage: the shoes were the real star. Photo: Andy Squire

    4. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      4. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      Ji Liu at work on the Old Vic's magnificent Steinway. Photo: Andy Squire

    5. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      5. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      Ji Liu concentrates hard during John Cage's '4'33"', a piece that he told the audience he practised for hours on end. Photo: Andy Squire

    6. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      6. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      The Chinese pianist created a hushed, reverent atmosphere for Bach at the Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire

    7. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      7. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      "I drink virgin marys, but I play Bach with pedal." Strong words from Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire

    8. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      8. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      Ji Liu tackles the Goldberg variations at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire

    9. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      9. Ji Liu performs 4'33"

      Ji Liu performs John Cage's silent classic at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire

    10. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      10. Ji Liu

      Projections throughout the show displayed Liu's hands in close-up as they whizzed up and down the keys. Photo: Andy Squire

    11. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms

      11. Ji Liu

      Chinese pianist Ji Liu cast his spell over a hushed Bristol Old Vic for a performance of John Cage's iconic '4'33"' and Bach's complete Goldberg variations. Photo: Andy Squire

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