Linda Ruan

Named one of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Hot 30 under 30 Canadian Classical Musicians, pianist Linda Ruan is a top prizewinner in 2021 ARD International Music Competition and has performed in venues in Asia, North America and Europe. She is passionate about sharing the potential of music to overcome boundaries across cultures through her musical performances as well as her pedagogical and community engagement activities. Linda previously studied at The Glenn Gould School, The Juilliard School and the Tianjin Juilliard School. Currently, she is completing her Diploma in Music Performance at the UBC School of Music with Dr. Corey Hamm.

Final Program

Mirage (1997, rev 2022))                                Elisenda Fabregas (b. 1955)

Horseflies and Deerflies                   Barbara Assiginaak (b. 1966)*

where poppies still bloom and fall (2024)   Rita Ueda (b. 1963)*

  1. Voices in the Wind

  2. Lark

  3. Phoenix

  4. Dove (Dona Nobis Pacem)

Murmuration (2016)               Keiko Devaux (b. 1982)*

Glass Houses No.5 (1981, rev. 2010).    Ann Southam (1937-2010)*

Supervillain Etudes, Volume 2 (2021) Vincent Ho (b. 1975)*

VI. J6ker

Aeon (2012) Alice Ping Yee Ho (b. 1960)*

  1. Melting Clock

  2. Rapid Meditation