Recitals Australia Presents
Lunch Hour Spring Series
North Adelaide Baptist Church Hall – Tynte Street, North Adelaide
Commencing at 2.30pm
Program
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714 – 1788)
Keyboard Sonata in F minor, Wq. 63, No. 6
III. Fantasia
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
Fantasia in D minor, K. 397/385g
Frédéric Chopin (1810 – 1849)
Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, “Quasi una Fantasia”
I. Adagio sostenuto
II. Allegretto
III. Presto agitato
Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)
Fantasie in F minor, D. 940
I. Allegro molto moderato
II. Largo
III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
IV. Finale. Allegro molto moderato
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ABOUT Shawn Hui
Shawn Hui is currently studying at the Elder Conservatorium completing his Masters of Philosophy under the supervision of Stephen Whittington, Anna Goldsworthy, and Eleonora Sivan. His Master’s research focuses on the “Fantasy” genre in music and explores the effects of anticipation, tension, and surprise in performance.
During his undergraduate studies, Shawn was the recipient of multiple scholarships, including the Muriel Perry Scholarship and the Patrick Cecil Greenland Scholarship for Pianoforte, which greatly supported his development. He is currently supported by the Research Training Program Scholarship for his Master’s research.
Shawn is an active performer in Adelaide and has featured in several music festivals, including She Speaks, PianoLab, and the Adelaide Fringe. In 2021, he made his concerto debut with the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. His performance schedule expanded significantly after being selected as one of three recipients of the 2022 Recitals Australia Elder Conservatorium Fellowship. His appearances around Adelaide were recognised and praised by the Adelaide Critics Circle, and he was awarded the Emerging Artist of the Year Award in 2022.
Shawn has also found great success as acollaborative pianist in Adelaide. He was a finalist in the 2021 Geoffrey Parsons Award and the 2022 Collaborative Pianist Award, and he is currently an accompanist at the Elder Conservatorium. In 2024, Shawn became the pianist for the Adelaide Wind Orchestra and performed with them at the WASBE International Conference in Gwangju, South Korea, presenting a program composed entirely by modern Australian composers.
Outside of his studies and performances, Shawn teaches piano at Immanuel Primary School, Immanuel College, and the Elder Conservatorium’s Open Music Academy, as well as mentoring a small number of private students. In 2023, he joined Recitals Australia as a council member, with the goal of supporting fellow emerging artists in their careers.
ABOUT Jennifer Chen
Jennifer Chen, an alumna of the Elder Conservatorium of Music completed a BMus Honours in Performance, and is currently advancing her expertise through a research Master’s degree under the mentorship of Prof. Anna Goldsworthy, Mrs. Eleonora Sivan, and Mr. Stephen Whittington. Recognized for her musical excellence, Jennifer has been awarded the Maude Puddy Prize for Piano and the Thelma Dent Memorial Prize from the Elder Conservatorium of the University of Adelaide, as well as the Prize for Certificate of Performance from AMEB.
Jennifer enjoys versatility in her performance career, with appearances in solo recitals, piano duets, and chamber music across venues such as the Ukaria Cultural Centre, Elder Hall and North Adelaide Baptist Church Hall. She has significantly contributed to Adelaide’s music scene, participating in the OzAsia Festival, the Accompanist’s Guild of South Australia’s Festival, and Recitals Australia events. Jennifer’s dedication to the promotion of piano music extends beyond performance. From participating and receiving prizes in the Eisteddfod piano competitions during her high school days, Jennifer has co-convened the event since 2022. This involvement has deepened her insight into the musical world and the dedication of younger students, their teachers, and families.
Jennifer’s teaching career is distinguished by her students’ achievements: excellent AMEB exam reports and results, prizes in competitions, and performances at prestigious events like the Festival Celebrating – The Art of Ensemble Performance and Elder Conservatorium Master Classes. Teaching at the Open Music Academy, Immanuel College, and Westminster School, Jennifer employs a tailored approach, advocating for music as a means of therapy and self-discovery, thereby fostering her students’ musical and personal growth.