Wendy Chu - Piano

Piano Day 2026
2026-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Central Michigan University School of Music, Central Michigan University, 162, Mt Pleasant, MI, 48858, United States
Piano Day 206 at Central Michigan University

A Journey into Video Game and Anime Music
2025-05-04 16:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Flint, 746 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI, 48502, United States
First Presbyterian Church of Flint presents Wendy Chu, Piano, who will perform several major pieces from various video games and anime including:
– Zelda
– Final Fantasy
– Spirited Away
– Attack on Titan
– Jujutsu Kaisen
– and more!

April 12, 2025, Saturday, Lenten Recital Series, 1:00 pm—Jacques Chercover, Dr. Wendy Chu, Rosemary Kropp, Organists
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | First Congregational Church, 403 S. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI, 48607, United States
First Congregational Church
403 S. Jefferson Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 754-6565

Solo Recital at Rochester, MI for Harmony in the Hills
2025-03-21 12:00 - 12:30 | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St, Rochester, MI, 48307, United States
Dr. Wendy Chu will be performing a solo series at Rochester, MI in their Harmony in the Hills series. Please come and support the amazing series! The event will take place on March 21st, 2025 at noon and will be about half an hour.

Lenten Series with Gerald Blanchard, vocal baritone
2025-03-14 12:15 - 12:45 | Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI, 1310 Ashman St, Midland, MI, 48640, United States
On Friday, March 14th, 2025, Wendy will be performing with Dr. Gerald Blanchard, vocal baritone at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland, MI. Please come and enjoy the music 🙂

World Premiere of Knight Vernon's 4 Compositions
2024-12-18 12:15 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 805 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, 48603, United States
Please join us as Dr. Wendy Wanhsing Chu will be premiering for the first time in the world, Knight Vernon’s 4 compositions! Chu will also be playing works from Bach, Schubert, and Earl Wild. The event will be taking place on December 18th, 2024 from 12:15pm-1pm, in the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City, 805 Center Avenue. Here is a sneak peak of the entire program.

Prelude and Fugue in C minor, from Well Tempered Clavier Book II, BWV 871 J. S. Bach

Impromptu in G-flat Major, Op. 90, No. 3, D 899-3 Schubert

Four Pieces for Piano – World Premier Knight Vernon
I. Tonal Synthesis
II. Harmony for Twitchell
III. Invention
IV. Crystallization

Seven Virtuoso Etudes Based on Gershwin’s Songs Earl Wild
No. 3, based on “Embraceable You”
No. 6, based on “I Got Rhythm”

Smith Memorial Concert presents Dr. Gerald Case-Blanchard & Dr. Wendy Chu (Tibbits Opera House)
2024-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Tibbits Opera House, Tibbits Opera House, 14 S Hanchett St, Coldwater, MI, 49036, United States
Smith Memorial Concert presents Dr. Gerald Case-Blanchard & Dr. Wendy Chu (Tibbits Opera House)
CLICK HERE to Purchase Tickets and More Information | Smith Concert 2024 Flyer
Dr. Gerald J. Case-Blanchard, a distinguished lyric baritone from Philadelphia, and Dr. Wendy Chu, an accomplished pianist originally from Taipei, Taiwan, will grace the stage of Tibbits Opera House for an evening of captivating performances. Dr. Case-Blanchard’s powerful voice has resonated across North America and Europe, earning acclaim for his dynamic operatic roles and collaborations with orchestras. Dr. Chu, known for her technical brilliance and emotive interpretations, has performed internationally, delighting audiences with her diverse repertoire.
The Smith Memorial Benefit Concert, organized by Diane Smith Pridgeon and Susanne Smith Wise, honors the memory of Ruth, Robert, Douglas, and Dean Smith, reflecting their family’s legacy of community support and resilience. This year, the concert supports the Coldwater High School Choral Department and the Kellogg Community Choral Union Tour of the Baltics, fostering community connectivity. Previous concerts have benefited various non-profits, including Habitat for Humanity, the local food pantry, the health clinic, Hospice, Family Promise, Tibbits, area choir programs, and others, embodying the concert’s mission to give back to the community.
Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of music featuring Dr. Gerald J. Case-Blanchard and Dr. Wendy Chu. Join us in celebrating the legacy of the Smith family and supporting a vibrant community.
Dr. Gerald J. Case-Blanchard, Lyric Baritone Dr. Gerald J. Case-Blanchard, hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a distinguished lyric baritone whose powerful and passionate voice has captivated audiences worldwide. He has received critical acclaim for his dynamic and virtuosic performances, notably in the Pennsylvania premiere of Ron Nelson’s “The Drifter ” with the Kennett Symphony Orchestra under Maestra Mary W. Green’s direction. Dr. Case-Blanchard’s extensive operatic repertoire includes memorable roles such as Falke in “Die Fledermaus,” Don Alfonso in “Cosi fan Tutte,” and Bonze in “Madama Butterfly.” He has collaborated with renowned orchestras and performed across North America, Europe, and Canada, showcasing his rich and expressive vocal talents.
Dr. Wendy Chu, Pianist Dr. Wendy Wan-Hsing Chu, an esteemed pianist and pedagogue originally from Taipei, Taiwan, has earned acclaim for her profound musicality and technical prowess. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Chu has performed extensively in solo and chamber recitals across Taiwan, Austria, Canada, and the United States. Her performances are celebrated for their breathtaking interpretations of composers such as Debussy, Ravel, and Liszt. Dr. Chu is also a dedicated educator, incorporating the Alexander Technique and the Taubman Approach to inspire her students at Delta College and through her private studio in Saginaw, Michigan.
Tickets for this event range from $10-$20 including fees ($16+fees for adults and $6+fees for students 18 & under). Doors will open one hour prior to showtime and seating will begin 30 minutes prior to showtime. No outside food or drink allowed in the theatre.
Please help keep our community healthy. If you are ill or experiencing any symptoms, please DO NOT attend this performance.

Delta College Allegro Series: James Fiste, Cello, and Wendy Chu, Piano and Harpsichord
2024-03-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Delta College Lecture Theater G160, 1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
1. Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 for cello solo by JS Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude
2. Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 for cello solo by JS Bach (1685-1750)
Gigue
3. Bach— Sonata for Viola da gamba and Harpsichord in G major, BWV 1027
4. Couperin— Suite II for harpsichord
5. Daquin— Le Coucou from 3rd Suite of First Album of Pieces for Clavecin
6. Prokofiev- Sonata in C major for cello and piano, Op. 119
And more
$10 tickets at the door

KCC Music Faculty and Guest Artist Recital featuring Dr. Gerald J. Case-Blanchard, Baritone, and Dr. Wendy Chu, Pianist
2024-02-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center, 400 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Kellogg Community College Music Faculty and Guest Artist Recital
featuring Dr. Gerald J. Case-Blanchard, Baritone, and Dr. Wendy Chu, Pianist

Voice and Piano – Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Bizet, American Spiritual, and more.

Dr. Chu will also be playing a couple Chopin Nocturnes and Earl Wild’s arrangement of Gershwin.

Delta College Allegro Series: Gerald Case-Blanchard, operatic baritone and Wendy Chu
2024-02-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Delta College Lecture Theater G160, 1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
Delta College Allegro Series Presents
Dr. Gerald J. Case-Blanchard, Baritone, and Dr. Wendy Chu, Pianist

Voice and Piano – Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Bizet, American Spiritual, and more.

Dr. Chu will also be playing a couple Chopin Nocturnes and Earl Wild’s arrangement of Gershwin.

$10 tickets at the door

A Journey into Video Game and Anime Music
2023-10-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Delta College Lecture Theater G160, 1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
Delta Community College Allegro Series presents Wendy Chu, Piano, who will perform several major pieces from various video games and anime including:
– Zelda
– Final Fantasy
– Spirited Away
– Attack on Titan
– Jujutsu Kaisen
– and more!

Lenten Recital Series
2023-02-24 12:00 - 12:30 | Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI, 1310 Ashman St, Midland, MI, 48640, United States
2/24/2023 12 pm. Lenten Recital Series. Memorial Presbyterian Church, Midland, MI
Wendy Chu will be performing the following:
– Bach-Busoni Chaconne in D Minor
– Bach – Toccata in G Major BWV 916 (harpsichord)

Friends of Music Series - Caro, MI
2023-01-20 12:00 - 12:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Caro, 215 N Almer St, Caro, MI, 48723, United States
1/20/2023 12 pm. Friends of Music Series, First Presbyterian Church of Caro, MI
Wendy Chu will be performing the following:
– Haydn – Sonata in D, Hob. XVI 37
– Bach-Busoni Chaconne in D Minor

Solo Concert at First Presbyterian Church at Caro
2020-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Caro, 215 N Almer St, Caro, MI, 48723, United States
Wendy Chu has been invited to perform around 25 minutes of beautiful music by Ravel and Debussy at the First Presbyterian Church at Caro.
Event dates and times are:
1/24/20 @ noon. FPC at Caro
Program master Nicholas Schmelter
https://www.schmeltermusic.com/

Chamber Recital - Wendy Chu and Brad DeRoche (piano/guitar) Allegro Series at Delta Community College
2019-12-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Delta College Lecture Theater G160, 1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
This will be a beautiful program including pieces from Albeniz
Performed by Wendy Chu on piano and Brad DeRoche on guitar.
Sunday December 8th (12/8/19) at 2:00PM at Delta Community College-Lecture Theatre

Chamber Recital - Wendy Chu and Brad DeRoche (piano/guitar) at SVSU
2019-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Rhea Miller Recital Hall, Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI, 48604, United States
Beautiful acoustical guitar from Brad DeRoche and piano duet with Wendy Chu.
Exact Date and Time:
11/20 7:30 pm SVSU Rhea

Chamber Recital - Wendy Chu and Nathaniel Kalantar (piano and cello)
2019-06-08 12:30 - 14:30 | First United Methodist Church, 315 W Larkin St, Midland, MI, 48640, United States
Saint Saens, Lalo, and Bach

Chamber Recital - Wendy Chu and Carina Gallagher (piano and flute)
2019-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church, 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI, 48640, United States
Mozart, Taktakishvili, and more

Solo Concert, Debussy and Ravel
2019-02-28 14:30 - 16:00 | Rhea Miller Recital Hall, Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI, 48604, United States
Debussy and Ravel various pieces performed by Wendy Chu

Solo Concert, Liszt, Mussorgsky, and LiSan Wang
2018-10-21 12:00 - 13:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Caro, 215 N Almer St, Caro, MI, 48723, United States
Wendy Chu performing:
Franz Liszt
Mussorgsky
LiSan Wang

Faculty Recital at CMU with violinist Fangye Sun
2018-10-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Central Michigan University School of Music, Central Michigan University, 162, Mt Pleasant, MI, 48858, United States
Chamber faculty recital with Wendy Chu and Fangye Sun
Pieces include Beethoven, Ravel, Saint-Saens and Tressel
