PROGRAM

Vocal & Piano

Chopin-Marischka: "In mir klingt ein Lied" (After Chopin Étude in E major "Tristesse", Op. 10 No. 3)

Piano

Chopin: 24 Préludes, Op. 28, Nos. 1-8

Vocal & Piano

Chopin-Viardot: 12 Mazurkas for voice and piano (Excerpts)

II. Aime-moi, VWV. 4020

III. Plainte d'amour, VWV. 4024

IV. Coquette, VWV. 4025

IX. La jeune fille, VWV. 4029

X. Berceuse, VWV. 4030

XI. La danse, VWV. 4031

Vocal & Piano

Fauré: 5 Mélodies de Venise, Op. 58: I. Mandoline / 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: I. Après un rêve

Piano

Fauré: Ballade in F-sharp major, Op. 19

Chopin: Nocturnes, Op. 62: No. 1 in B major

Vocal & Piano

Bellini: Vaga luna, che inargenti

Rossini: Soirées musicales: V. L'invito (Bolero)

Donizetti: Amore e morte

Rossini: Soirées musicales: VIII. La danza (Tarentella)

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Biography
 
“Chelsea Guo’s interpretation of Chopin's piano works, including the 24 Preludes, is captivating. She performs both piano and vocal pieces with a remarkable talent and a charming voice. She is truly an exceptional musician.” — BBC Music Magazine
 
Chelsea Guo, a distinguished musician known for her dual talents in piano and soprano, has gained significant recognition in the classical music world. She won both the piano and vocal categories at the 2022 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, making history as the first musician to do so. Her debut album, "Chelsea Guo Chopin: In My Voice," released by Orchid Classics, was critically acclaimed and reached seventh place on the Billboard Classical Charts. Chelsea has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Wigmore Hall, and has been featured in major festivals across the US, Europe, and Asia. She graduated from the Juilliard School, studying piano with Professor Yoheved Kaplinsky and voice with Jason Ferrante, and received mentorship from renowned soprano Barbara Bonney.