Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms
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.
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1. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms
A hint of sparkle from Liu's shoes... Photo: Andy Squire
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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
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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
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4. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms
Ji Liu at work on the Old Vic's magnificent Steinway. Photo: Andy Squire
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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
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6. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms
The Chinese pianist created a hushed, reverent atmosphere for Bach at the Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
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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
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8. Ji Liu at the Bristol Proms
Ji Liu tackles the Goldberg variations at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire
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9. Ji Liu performs 4'33"
Ji Liu performs John Cage's silent classic at the Bristol Proms. Photo: Andy Squire
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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
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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
