USC Freshman Wins Orchestra Competition

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA - Upper St. Clair High School freshman Christian Chiu has been named a winner in the 2017-18 Solo Competition, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra and the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association – Greater Pittsburgh Chapter.

Christian will perform the first movement of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in the orchestra’s upcoming concert on March 24.

Christian made his orchestral debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at age 10. He was chosen as a finalist in the MostArts Festival Young Pianists Competition and the Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition/Southeastern Piano Festival. Christian has also been first prize winner of the Duquesne Young Artist National Competition and the Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artist Competition.

Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra will present its concert, Fire, part of its 2017-18 series based on “The Elements,” March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper St. Clair High School theater. The concert will feature the three winners of the Young Artist Concerto Competition, including Christian.

The other winners include North Allegheny High School student Gracielle Constantine and Fox Chapel Area High School student Chaehyun “Cuna” Kim.

Tickets are $15 for general admission; $10 for seniors and $5 students 13 and older. Group rates are available. For more information, please call 412-854-1389 or visit pittsburghcivicorchestra.net.

Photo via Upper St. Clair School District.