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Full Name
Pius Cheung
First Name
Pius
Last Name
Cheung
Affiliation
Faculty
Title
Professor of Percussion
Additional Title
Area Chair, Percussion
Phone
541-346-3760
Office
58/180 Frohnmayer Music Bldg
City
Eugene
Departments
Music
Programs, Research and Outreach
Music Performance
Percussion
Interests
Percussion, Music Performance
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Education
  • DMA 2010, University of Michigan
  • Artist Diploma 2006, The Boston Conservatory
  • BMus 2004, Curtis Institute in Philadelphia
Education
  • DMA 2010, University of Michigan
  • Artist Diploma 2006, The Boston Conservatory
  • BMus 2004, Curtis Institute in Philadelphia
Biography

“… [Pius Cheung] surmounts the contrapuntal hurdles and offers a stylish, deeply expressive interpretation [of the Goldberg Variations] notable for its clear voicing, eloquent phrasing and wide range of color and dynamics.” - The New York Times

“Tuneful, neo-Romantic yet technically difficult, [Pius Cheung’s Études] not only showcased Mr. Cheung’s mastery of his instrument but also demonstrated his considerable skill and promise as a composer in his own right – one who writes the kind of music people will want to hear.” - The Washington Times

Pius Cheung/Heaven and Earth

Bach/Allegro from Lute Suite

Xenakis/Rebonds b

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Hailed by the New York Times as “deeply expressive” for his groundbreaking recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations on solo marimba, Pius Cheung is widely known as one of the most important percussionists of his generation. He has presented solo recitals at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, National Concert Hall in Taipei, Kyoto Arts Center (Japan), as well as music festivals around the globe such as the Usedom Music Festival (Germany), Hong Kong Arts Festival, Taiwan International Percussion Convention, Chiapas International Marimba Festival (Mexico), Drum Fest (Poland), Percussion Plus Festival (Denmark), Italy PAS International Percussion Festival, Osaka Percussion Festival and Shenyang International Percussion Festival (China).

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