Flute — Minna Liu
Piano — Chris Yu


Recorded April, 2014

Nocturnal Suite — Addison Yu

Recorded Live: Flute Studio of Greer Ellison, Stanford University
May, 2014

Soir Sur La Plaine – Philippe Gaubert

Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise, Op.26 I. Molto andante – Franz Doppler

Primo – Christopher Yu
Secundo – Minna Liu

Recorded Live: Simply Piano Concert, International School of Beijing

February, 2012

Rhapsody In Blue Piano Duet – George Gershwin (Arr. Henry Levine)

Recorded Live: Flute Studio of Greer Ellison, Stanford University
November, 2014

Fantasie, Op. 79 Adantino, Allegro – Gabriel Fauré

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梁祝 Butterfly Lovers Theme

Image for Solo Flute, Op. 38 — Eugène Bozza

Flute — Minna Liu
Piano Accompaniment — Chris Yu

Recorded June, 2012

Flute Concerto in G major, Op.29 I. Allegro  — Carl Philipp Stamitz

Flute — Minna Liu
Piano Accompaniment — Chris Yu

Recorded September, 2012

Morceau de Concours — Gabriel Fauré

Solo Flute — Minna Liu

Recorded November, 2012

Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, Solo Flute Intro — Claude Debussy

Piano — Minna Liu

Recorded October, 2012

Sonata No. 9 in E major, Op. 14 No. 1 III. Rondo. Allegro comodo — Ludwig van Beethoven

Piano Solo - Minna Liu
Accompaniment - Bian Zhong

Recorded Live: Minna Liu Piano Recital, Oct 2011

黄河颂 The Yellow River Piano Concerto Mvt 2 (Ode to the Yellow River) — 洗星海

Flute - Minna Liu
Piano - Christopher Yu
String Bass - Jared Beckstead
Drums - Tyler Whitney

Recorded Live: IB (International Baccalaureate) Music Recital - April, 2012 in Beijing

Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio, Veloce — Claude Bolling

Piano Solo - Minna Liu

Recorded April, 2011

Adiós Nonino — Ástor Piazzolla

Flute - Minna Liu
Timpani, African Rain Stick - Tyler Whitney

Recorded November, 2011

Tribal Flute Improvisation

Flute - Minna Liu
Sitar (Keyboard) - Alexandre Wang
Tabla - Bharat Jogi

Recorded March, 2012

Indian Bhairavi Raga (Flute)

Flute Solo - Minna Liu

Recorded Live: 'Music Horizons' Solo Recital at the Eastman School of Music, July 2012

Danse de la chèvre — Arthur Honegger

Piano Solo - Minna Liu

Recorded December, 2011

Piano Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 — Frédéric Chopin

Piano Solo - Minna Liu

Recorded May, 2011

Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 III. Allegretto — Ludwig van Beethoven

二泉映月 Moon Reflections Upon Two Springs  — 华彦钧

Piano Concerto A minor, Op. 16 I. Allegro molto moderato — Edvard Grieg

Prelude and Fugue No. 6 in D minor, BWV 851 — Johann Sebastian Bach

Flute - Minna Liu
Piano Accompaniment - Zhang Ying

Recorded October, 2012

Flute Concertino Op. 107 — Cécile Chaminade

Flute — Minna Liu
Piano Accompaniment — Zhang Ying

Recorded November, 2012

Sonáta Pro Flétnu A Klavír II. Andante — Vladimír Soukup

I. Allegro aperto 
II. Andante ma non troppo

Flute - Minna Liu
Piano Accompaniment - Zhang Ying

Recorded November, 2012

Flute Concerto No.2 In D Major, K.314 — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This composition is an arrangement of ‘Mas Que Nada’, written and originally performed by Jorge Ben in 1963. Initially I was inspired to arrange the piece upon hearing its big band version, and was immediately drawn towards its lively Brazilian spirit and syncopated rhythmic patterns. The song itself conveys a pure sense of joy and elation, motivating me to arrange it for a capella SSATB choir. The layering of syncopated rhythm patterns set up and foreshadow the energetic mood mood of the piece and gradually build up to the main chorus. In the process of arranging this piece, I chose to integrate much variation in terms of dynamics and rhythmic patterns, to show distinction between the different verses and repeating thematic material. This arrangement has an overall homophonic texture, with its main melodic lines in either the soprano, or tenor and bass voices. The voices fade to pianissimo toward the end of the piece ends in a relatively abrupt manner to evoke a sense of anticipation in the audience. I had the privilege of working and performing the arrangement with the International School of Beijing High School Honor Choir 'Impromptune'. The performance helped me utilize changes in the vocal ranges of the different voice parts, and phrasing that shapes each part accordingly. I also got to notice specific technique and markings that should be incorporated. This experience not only enhanced my knowledge about choir arrangement, but also helped me learn how to shape a composition in a way that while it retains its originality, it also reflects my intentions and new approaches. Enjoy.


Performance by ISB High School Honor Choir 'Impromptune'

Recorded Live: ISB High School Showcase Concert, Sept 2012

Mas Que Nada (Arr. Minna Liu) — Jorge Ben Jor

The initial intention for this minimalist composition was to explore modern compositional techniques, including the usage of odd time signatures, patterns, minimalism and atonalism. My main inspiration for this piece derived from visiting composer-in-residence, James Humberstone. The initial motif on piano is introduced in the first section of my ABA structured piece. The occasionally appearing grace-noted octave leap in right hand piano part is intended to add an unusual modern twist, while the smooth sixteenth note flute runs stand in contrast with the hard and intense ostinato of the left hand piano part. The transitional section to part B presents an ethereal sort of feel to the entire piece with various modulations. The grand solo piano section towards the end of the piece, composed of very romantic and traditional chord progressions, further heightens the classical characteristics in this modern composition. The flute solo, in a virtuosic cadenza, gives the piece a sense of closure, ending with an almost humorous use of the grace-noted octave leap motif. This composition not only enhanced my knowledge about how to incorporate minimalist characteristics into a composition, I also learned, through encountering difficulties with repetition and direct parallelizing, how to cope and shape the composition so that it may sound musically pleasing while keeping my initial intentions. I had the privilege of performing this piece with a fellow IB (International Baccalaureate) Music student. The experience was very rewarding as I learnt how to readjust the score to fit reasonable tempo and stylistic technique on the flute part. Enjoy.

Flute: Ara Ryu
Piano: Minna Liu

Recorded Live: IB Music Year 12 Composition Recital, January 2013


Lucid Dreaming — Minna Liu

Minna started learning piano at the age of five, and flute at the age of ten. She received her diploma for the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) in Piano Performance in 2009. She won first prize in numerous piano and flute competitions, including the 2011 Beijing International Youth Arts Festival Competition and the 2011 Hong Kong – Asia Piano Open Competition. She held her first solo piano recital in October, 2011. 

Throughout her musical career, Minna participated in many international music festivals for Concert Band and Choir in Moscow, Seoul, Brussels, Guangzhou, Kobe and Dubai. She played Principal Flute in the ISB Concert Band and various APAC (Asian Pacific Activities Conference) Honor Band festivals. During her summers, Minna also attended intensive music programs at the Eastman School of Music and the New York Summer Music Festival.

Minna holds a B.A. in Science, Technology, and Society from Stanford University. She has a Minor in Music and played in the Stanford Flute Ensemble from 2013 to 2014, and the Stanford Wind Symphony from 2015 to 2016.

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