Three Lands, One Piano, Many Stories

This program brings together the musical voices of China, the United States, and Germany, woven through the expressive range of the piano. From the shimmering poetry of Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake and the radiant charm of Sunflowers, to Samuel Barber’s jazz-tinged Excursions and Beethoven’s profound Piano Sonata Op. 110, the evening traces a journey across cultures, traditions, and time. Each work tells its own story, yet together they form a tapestry of shared humanity through music.

Chen Peixun Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake

Lin Er-Yao Sunflowers

Samuel Barber Excursions, Op. 20

Un poco allegro

In slow blues tempo

Allegretto

Allegro molto

Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110

Moderato cantabile molto espressivo

Allegro molto

Adagio ma non troppo — Fuga: Allegro ma non troppo

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Huiming Ye is a 27-year-old pianist and doctoral candidate in piano performance at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he also serves as an Associate Instructor in the Piano Department. His formal music training began in 2011 when he was admitted to the Middle School attached to China Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China. During his time there, he received numerous awards and developed his musical skills at an early age.

In 2016, Huiming Ye was awarded a substantial scholarship to attend the Eastman School of Music, where he pursued his piano performance degree under the tutelage of Nelita True and Douglas Humpherys. A highlight of his time at Eastman came in 2018 when he won the opportunity to perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K.466 with the Eastman Philharmonic Orchestra at Kodak Hall under the baton of conductor Neil Varon.

In 2020, Ye received a full scholarship to Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he pursued his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Piano Performance under the mentorship of Arnaldo Cohen and Spencer Myer. In 2021, he joined the faculty at Indiana University as an Associate Instructor, teaching piano classes and studio lessons in the Jacobs Piano Department.

As a performing artist, Ye has presented concerts across China, Europe, and the Americas, with multiple successful solo recitals to his credit. He has been an active participant in international music festivals, including invitations to the Semper Music Festival in Italy, PianoTexas Festival in the United States, Chetham's Summer Music Festival in England, the Salzburg Summer Music Festival, the Beijing International Music Festival and Academy (BIMFA), and the RPPF Music Festival in the United States, working with distinguished artists and performing in various venues.

Ye's competition achievements include first prize and special committee recognition at the 2013 Second Macau International Piano Competition, first prize at the 2022 Second Liszt Center International Piano Competition, second place at the 2022 Indiana MTNA Competition, and first prize at the 2022 Indianapolis IMM Piano Competition.

Most recently, Ye completed a successful concert tour across four cities in China during December 2024 and January 2025, presenting a compelling repertoire featuring works by Barber, Beethoven, and Brahms, further demonstrating his versatility and command of both contemporary and classical masterworks.

Through his dual roles as performer and educator, Huiming Ye continues to contribute to the international piano community, bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions.