In the Fall of 2022, PPE had its first concert in Richardson Auditorium in several years. For this momentous occasion, our program featured dreamlike pieces such as Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream or Respighi’s Pines of Rome.
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In the Summer of 2021, PPE held a third and (hopefully) final virtual concert. Our program featured pieces about exploring the unknown as we began to leave behind the COVID pandemic.
Symphony No. 9 (New World Symphony)
Dvorak arr. Grace Wei (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Piano Quartet
Schumann arr. Sean Lee (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Blackbird
McCartney arr. Milo Poniewozik (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Giant Steps
Coltrane arr. Yende Mangum and Michael Psenka (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Piano Concerto No. 5 (The Egyptian)
Saint-Saens arr. Charlie Liu and Frank Lu (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
For Forever
Paul, Pasek arr. Milo Poniewozik and Jacqueline Xu (4 Hands on 2 Pianos, Violin, Cello, and Voice)
Symphony No. 5
Sibelius arr. Hannah To and Ruben Ascoli (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
The Legend of Zelda Medley
Kondo et al. arr. Charlie Liu and Jessica Pan (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
The Rite of Spring
Stravinsky arr. Grace Wei and Edward Zhang (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
In the Winter of 2020, PPE held a second virtual concert. Our program was a tribute unknown and underappreciated composers around the world, as well as to the tumultuous year of 2020 and the front line workers that put their lives on the line.
Jupiter from The Planets
Holst arr. Audrey Shih based on Gloria Yin arrangement (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Here Comes the Sun
Harrison arr. Phillip Yoon (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Trio in G Minor
Schumann arr. Charlie Liu (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Anime Medley
Various arr. Charlie Liu and Alex Luo (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
Ochos Valses Poeticos
Granados arr. Albert Jiang and Sean Lee (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
We Are the World
Richie, Jackson arr. Audrey Shih and Phillip Yoon (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Hamilton Medley
Miranda arr. Milo Poniewozik (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
American Quartet
Dvorak arr. Grace Wei and Hannah To (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Symphony in D Major
Saint Georges arr. Jacqueline Xu and Ruben Ascoli (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Estancia Suite
Ginastera arr. Amanda Cheng and Grace Wei (10 Hands on 5 Pianos, Flute)
Believe Love Will Triumph
Nan arr. Jacqueline Xu and Joy Quan (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Ode to Joy
Beethoven arr. Albert Jiang and Avery Farm (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
In the Summer of 2020, PPE held its first virtual concert due to the COVID pandemic. Our program featured pieces about mystery, fantasy, and everything magical.
Selections from Peer Gynt Suite
Grieg arr. Milo Poniewozik and Ergene Kim (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Final Fantasy Medley
Uematsu et al. arr. Andrew Or (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
Piano Concerto No. 2 Op. 102, I. Allegro
Shostakovich arr. Charlie Liu (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Fly Me To The Moon
Howard arr. Phillip Yoon (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Selections from Pictures at an Exhibition
Mussorgsky arr. Albert Jiang and Avery Farm (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Symphony No. 82, "The Bear" Mvmt 4: Finale
Haydn arr. Nicholas Sum (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Pas de Deux
Tchaikovsky arr. Konstantinos Konstantinou and Jessica Pan (4 Hands on 2 Pianos and String Quartet)
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Dukas arr. Albert Jiang and Charlie Liu (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen arr. Joy Quan and Audrey Shih (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Disney Fantasy Medley
Various arr. Audrey Shih (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
In the Fall of 2019, PPE held concerts in Princeton’s McAlpin Hall and Lee Hall. Our program featured pieces showcasing the many facets of emotion in our lives.
Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart arr. Edward Zhang (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Capriccio Italien
Tchaikovsky arr. Charles Liu, Jessica Pan, and Audrey Shih (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
Pavane pour une infante défunte
Ravel arr. Savannah Du (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Overture to Egmont
Beethoven arr. Nicholas Sum and Avery Farm (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Symphony No. 5, Op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo
Shostakovich arr. Audrey Shih (6 Hands on 3 Pianos, 1 Timpani)
Butterfly Lovers' Concerto
Chen Gang, He Zhanhao arr. Charles Liu and Grace Wei (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Waltz of the Flowers
Tchaikovsky arr. Andrew Or (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Tiny Dancer
Elton John arr. Konstantinos Konstantinou (6 Hands on 3 Pianos, 1 Clarinet, 1 Saxophone)
Der Müller und der Bach
Schubert arr. Edward Zhang (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Danse Bacchanale
Saint-Saëns arr. Albert Jiang and Avery Farm (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
Symphony No. 5, Op. 67: IV. Allegro
Beethoven arr. Audrey Shih and Edward Zhang (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
In the Spring of 2019, PPE held a concert in Princeton’s Richardson Auditorium alongside the successful OASIS tour in the Boston area. Our program featured pieces representing the merriness, splendor, and ephemerality of the natural world around us.
Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral", Mvt I
Beethoven arr. Amanda Cheng and Edward Zhang (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Caverns
Edward Zhang (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Sunflower
Yu Shi Wang arr. Albert Jiang and Jessica Pan (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Reflets dans l'eau
Debussy arr. Bill Huang (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Die Moldau
Smetana arr. Bryan Zhu and Grace Wei (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter", Mvt IV
Mozart arr. Konstantinos Konstantinou and Edward Zhang (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
"Fossils", "The Swan", and "Finale" from Les carnaval des animaux
Saint-Saëns arr. Charlie Liu and Bryan Zhu (6 Hands on 3 Pianos, 1 Cello)
Tributaries
Matthew Wang (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Disney Nature Medley
arr. Audrey Shih (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Quintet D. 667 "Trout", Mvt IV
Schubert arr. Guo Yu and Felicia Zhu (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Human Nature
Michael Jackson arr. Phillip Yoon (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
The Blue Danube Fantasy
Strauss arr. Andrew Or (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
In the Fall of 2018, PPE held a series of concerts in Woolworth Music Building’s McAlpin Hall. Our program featured dialogues between various composers, instruments, and musical eras.
Carnival Overture
Dvořák arr. Eddie Zhang (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
Prélude from Le Tombeau de Couperin
Ravel arr. Jessica Pan (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Symphony no. 2 in D Major. IV: Finale
Sibelius arr. Bill Huang and Audrey Shih (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Variation 18 from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Rachmaninoff arr. Matthew Wang (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Piano Battle: Mozart vs. Beethoven
arr. Audrey Shih, Phillip Yoon, and Eddie Zhang (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture
Tchaikovsky arr. Eddie Zhang (8 Hands on 4 Pianos, 4 Cellos)
Fantasy Films Medley
arr. David Nie (10 Hands on 5 Pianos, 2 Cellos)
Invierno Porteño
Piazzolla arr. Amanda Cheng (4 Hands on 2 Pianos, 1 Clarinet, 2 Cellos)
Symphony no. 1 “Classical”. I: Allegro
Prokofiev arr. Amanda Cheng and Felicia Zhu (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin arr. Allison Huang and Eddie Zhang (8 Hands on 4 Pianos, 1 Clarinet)
Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Brahms (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Mambo from West Side Story
Bernstein arr. Nicholas Sum and Bryan Zhu (8 Hands on 4 Pianos, Percussion)
In the Spring of 2018, PPE held a series of concerts in Woolworth's McAlpin Hall in Princeton, NJ. Our program featured music from all sorts of acts on stage, from musicals to waltzes.
Overture to Candide
Bernstein arr. Nicholas Sum and Bryan Zhu (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
Simple Gifts
Copland arr. Will Atkinson (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Waltz from Masquerade Suite
Khachaturian arr. Allison Huang (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Theme from The Phantom of The Opera
Webber arr. Albert Jiang and Jessica Pan (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Porgy and Bess: Fantasy for Two Pianos
Gershwin arr. Grainger (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
The Sound of Music Medley
Rodgers arr. David Nie and Kevin Sun (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
Overture to The Magic Flute
Mozart (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Libertango
Piazzolla arr. Gloria Yin and Amanda Cheng (4 Hands on 2 Pianos, 2 Cellos)
Pas de Deux from Sleeping Beauty
Tchaikovsky arr. Eddie Zhang (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Les Miserables Medley
Schonberg arr. Audrey Shih (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Dream Dance
Savannah Du and Matthew Wang (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Ride of the Valkyries
Wagner arr. Eddie Zhang (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
In the Fall of 2017, PPE held a series of concerts in Woolworth's McAlpin Hall and the Lewis Arts Complex's Lee Hall in Princeton, NJ. Our program featured music to represent the stages of life beginning with childhood, going through growth, decline, and death, and ending with rebirth.
Selections from Kinderszenen
Schumann arr. Kristin Hauge (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Wizard of Oz Fantasy
Hirtz arr. Bryan Zhu (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Childhood Medley
arr. Matthew Wang and Nathan Wei (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Liebestraum No. 3
Liszt arr. Tony Chen and Claire Du (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Don Juan
Strauss arr. Amanda Cheng and DG Kim (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
La La Land Medley
Hurwitz arr. Savannah Du and David Nie (20 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Piano Concerto No. 2: I. Moderato
Rachmaninoff arr. Gloria Yin (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Autumn Leaves
Kosma arr. Phillip Yoon (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Adiós Nonino
Piazzolla arr. Will Atkinson (4 Hands on 2 Pianos, Violin, Clarinet and Cello)
Requiem: Dies Irae
Verdi arr. Eddie Zhang (8 Hands on 4 Pianos)
Death and Transfiguration
Strauss arr. Audrey Shih and Gloria Yin (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
In the Spring of 2017, PPE held a concert in Princeton's Richardson Auditorium following a successful tour around the Washington DC area. Our program featured music from around the world.
Petrushka: La semaine grasse
Stravinsky arr. Eddie Zhang (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
Debussy arr. Nathan Wei (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Molly on the Shore
Grainger arr. Bryan Zhu (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Oblivion
Piazzolla arr. Will Atkinson (4 Hands on 2 Pianos and 2 Violins)
24 Studies in African Rhythm: V. Jali, II. Edo, XII. Agbadza
Onovwersuoke arr. Eddie Zhang (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Danzón No. 2
Marquez arr. Amanda Cheng and Audrey Shih (10 Hands on 5 Pianos, Clarinet and Percussion)
Wanderlust Pop Medley
arr. Savannah Du, Alan Yang and Phillip Yoon (10 Hands on 5 Pianos, 3 Saxophones and Percussion)
Joe Hisaishi Medley
Hisaishi arr. Tony Chen (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
An American in Paris
Gershwin arr. Phillip Yoon (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Audava Thillana
Shruthi Rajasekar and Gloria Yin
Yellow River Piano Concerto: II. Ode to the Yellow River, IV. Defend the Yellow River
Yin arr. Henry Wang (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Finlandia
Sibelius arr. Gloria Yin (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
In the Fall of 2016, PPE held three sold-out concerts in Woolworth's McAlpin Hall in Princeton, NJ. Our program centered on the theme of Triumph and Tragedy.
Feux d'artifice
Debussy arr. Will Atkinson (6 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Pavane for a Dead Princess
Ravel arr. Savannah Du (4 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Symphony No. 4: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuoco
Tchaikovsky arr. Edward Zhang (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Symphony No. 3, "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio
Beethoven arr. Bryan Zhu (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Heroes
arr. James Chen (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Requiem: III. Sequentia - Dies Irae
Mozart arr. Ming Wilson (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Schindler's List
Williams arr. Kristin Hauge (4 Hands on 2 Pianos, Violin and Cello)
Pini di Roma: I. I pini di Villa Borghese, IV. I pini della Via Appia
Respighi arr. Paul von Autenreid, Nathan Wei, Gloria Yin (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
In the Spring of 2016, PPE held a concert in Princeton's Richardson Auditorium as the artists-in-residence. Our program focused on the themes of night and dreams.
Symphony No. 1, "Winter Dreams": I. Dreams of a Winter Journey
Tchaikovsky arr. Gloria Yin (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Der Erlkönig
Schubert arr. Gloria Yin (4 Hands on 2 Pianos and 4 Cellos)
Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Nocturne
Chopin arr. Gloria Yin (4 Hands on 2 Pianos and Orchestra)
Phantom of the Opera
Webber arr. Marcus Spiegel (12 Hands on 3 Pianos)
Over the Rainbow
Arlen arr. Evan Chow (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Danse Macabre
Saint-Saëns arr. Anderson/Will Atkinson (10 Hands on 5 Pianos and 5 Cellos)
A Little Night Music
arr. Savannah Du, Alan Yang (20 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mendelssohn arr. R Keller (8 Hands on 2 Pianos)
Night on Bald Mountain
Mussorgsky arr. Kristin Hauge (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)
Clair de Lune
Debussy arr. David Nie (4 Hands on 2 Pianos, 2 Saxophones and Drums)
Traümerei
Schumann arr. DG Kim (4 Hands on 2 Pianos and 6 Cellos)
Symphonie Fantastique: V. Dream of the Witches' Sabbath
Berlioz arr. PPE (10 Hands on 5 Pianos)