For those unaware, Tianqi Du began his journey with the piano under the tutelage of Professor Chen Xueyun at Guizhou Normal University when he was five years old. This early immersion into music led him to achieve numerous awards in provincial and national piano competitions. By the age of ten, he had held his own solo recital.

Subsequently, he studied under the renowned piano educator, Professor Dan Zhaoyi. His dedication bore fruit as he garnered awards at international stages, including the Hong Kong TOYAMA Piano Competition, WenHua Award China Youth Piano Competition, German Steinway Piano Competition, German Wiesbaden Youth Piano Competition, and the U.S. San Jose International Youth Piano Competition.

In 2016, Du further expanded his horizons by attending the New England Conservatory in the United States, refining his skills under Professor Meng- Chieh Liu. Returning to his roots, Du’s recent years have been dedicated to the performances of Johann Sebastian Bach. His deep connection with Bach’s music culminated in his 2022 debut album under the esteemed Naïve Records, featuring the iconic Goldberg Variations.

Continuing to showcase his exceptional understanding of Bach’s music, his brand new album is entitled Bach: Keyboard Concertos and he is joined by Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Jonathan Bloxham.

1. Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052~I. Allegro
2. Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052~II. Adagio
3. Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052~III. Allegro
4. Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055~I. Allegro
5. Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055~II. Larghetto
6. Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055~III. Allegro ma non tanto
7. Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054~I.
8. Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054~II. Adagio e piano sempre
9. Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054~III. Allegro
10. Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056~I
11. Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056~II. Largo
12. Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056~III. Presto

The collection opens on Keyboard Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052~I. Allegro, a sprightly piece that then gives way to the more stoic Adagio, culminating in the more profound swirl and twirl of Allegro, and then we are brought forth Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055~I, which begins with the opulent Allegro, the more ornately sculpted Larghetto, ending on the flourishing Allegro ma non tanto.

Along next is Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054~I, which opens in a most bountiful way, and is followed by the more restrained, honed Adagio e piano, culminating with the magnificently cultured Allegro, the final work being Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056~I, with its decadent opening followed by the sumptuous Largo, the set closing on the dashing Presto.

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