Meet the Quarterfinalists: Yangrui Cai performs Stravinsky

This week, we are pleased to share a 2022 Quarterfinalist with an interesting Calgary connection. Chinese pianist Yangrui Cai participated in Morningside Music Bridge, the prestigious international training academy for young musicians that was hosted by Mount Royal University until 2015, then was administered by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.In this excerpt, you'll hear Yangrui perform the first two movements—Russian Dance and Petrouchka’s Room—from Stravinsky's Petrouchka.-Watch the video edition of this excerpt here. 

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The Honens Piano Podcast aims to spark and enhance your appreciation and understanding of all things piano through outstanding performances by Honens Laureates (winners) combined with educational and thought provoking conversation about the music. Whether you are a classical music novice or connoisseur—this podcast is for you!