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Program:

Sonata in D Major K576, Mozart
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegretto

Nocturne in F# Minor, Op. 48, No. 2, Chopin

*intermission*

Preludes Op. 32, Rachmaninov
V. G Major
XII. G# Minor

Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S514, Lizst

Emily Hou is a Korean-Canadian pianist, born in Richmond Hill, Ontario. She has performed in venues in Canada, the United States and Europe, including the National Arts Centre, Carnegie Hall and Beethoven Haus.

Her top achievements include 1st place at the Ontario Music Festivals Association Open-Level Competition (2023), Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association-ORB Young Artist Competition (2023), uOttawa Chamber Music Competition (2022), and Steinway Junior Piano Competition (2020). She also received Gold-standing at the Crescendo International Music Competition (2018).

Emily has participated in masterclasses with Angela Hewitt, Gary Graffman and Stewart Goodyear; performed at Ottawa Chamberfest, Orford Musique and Portopianofest; taught junior masterclasses at Steinway Piano Gallery Ottawa, and is featured on the website of Vincent Ho, Canadian composer and Juno nominee.

Starting her musical journey at age 5, Emily holds a diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music (LRCM) and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Performance from the University of Ottawa, mentored by David Jalbert. Recognized for her academics and leadership as a Dean’s List recipient and President of the music student association (ADÉMSA), she received the Faculty of Arts Award of Excellence in Studies (2022) and Friends of NACO Distinguished Leadership Award (2023). Currently based in Montreal, she is pursuing a Master’s Degree at the University of Montreal under the guidance of Jean Saulnier and Charles Richard-Hamelin. Emily is excited to return to her hometown of Ottawa and share her latest program at 10,000hrs Piano Rehearsal Studios!