Bruce Liu

Who is Bruce Liu?

Bruce Liu of Canada was crowned the winner of the 40,000-euro ($45,000) first prize in the 18th Frederic Chopin international piano competition early Thursday, a prestigious event that launches pianists’ international careers.

The jury’s announcement came just hours after Liu, the last of the 12 finalists, performed Chopin’s Concerto in E minor, opus 11 with the orchestra at Warsaw’s crowded National Philharmonic. Huge acclaim greeted his inspired performance.

What is the Net Worth of Bruce Liu? Salary, Earnings

As of 2022, Bruce Liu’s net worth is predicted to be $3 million.

Where was Bruce Liu born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family, Education

Bruce is a pianist from Paris who was born in Montreal, Canada. Bruce Xiaoyu Liu, a 24-year-old Montreal Conservatoire graduate, is the musician’s full name. The young prodigy has earned a huge number of Instagram followers in a city known for its cuisine. Bruce, a well-known figure in Montreal, has nearly 4,000 Instagram followers. He rose to prominence in the city after winning the main prize in the OSM Standard Life Competition at the age of 15.

The accomplished pianist advanced to the finals of the Concours musical international de Montréal in 2014. In 2015, he received the Prix d’Europe, an annual prize presented to a promising young Quebec artist or performer. Bruce is continuing his studies privately with Dang Thai Son, a former Montreal resident, and winner of the 1980 Chopin Competition, according to the Montreal Gazette.

He has not revealed about his family member as well educational background.

Quick Facts

Is Bruce Liu Single? Relationship, Girlfriend

Bruce Liu has not yet married and does not have a wife. He is quite private about his personal life and hasn’t divulged anything about his dating life. He frequently avoids questions about his relationship.

How tall is Bruce Liu? Weight, Hair Color

He is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 53 kilograms. Bruce is also a fitness fanatic. He has bright brown eyes and blonde hair.

How did Bruce Liu start his Professional Career?

The results of the 18th Chopin Piano Competition were announced a little later than expected. At 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, which is 2 a.m. in Warsaw, Bruce was declared the winner. On October 21, 2021, the outstanding pianist dazzled the audience with an extraordinarily touching and talented performance.

The last round of auditions for the 12 finalists to perform in the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall lasted three days. He was joined by Andrzej Boreyko’s National Philharmonic Orchestra. Chopin 2021 began in July, with 151 pianists chosen from a pool of 500 applicants.

In the final 10, he faced fellow Canadian finalist JJ Jun Li Bui. JJ eventually came in sixth place. The competition officially ended after Bruce was chosen as the champion. Three gala concerts, however, will take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Another Quebec icon who has won the Chopin is Charles Richard-Hamelin, a Lanaudière native. Charles finished second in the 2015 edition of the competition.

Trivia

• He was the last of 12 candidates to perform with the National Philharmonic Orchestra under Andrey (Andrzej in Polish) Boreyko over three days in the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall.
• The elimination process began in July, with a preliminary cohort of 151 pianists chosen from a pool of over 500 applicants.
• Liu, a former student of Conservatoire teacher Richard Raymond, is well-known in Montreal after winning the main prize in the OSM Standard Life Competition in 2012 at the astonishingly young age of 15.
• He was also a finalist in the 2014 Concours Musical International de Montréal and the 2015 Prix d’Europe, an annual honor presented to a promising young Quebec musician or singer.

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