Pianist, Composer, Teacher.
Journey
Born in 2007, Amber Chow is an energetic Canadian pianist, composer, and teacher. She is passionate about visual arts, filmography, dramatic arts, singing, and aspires to become a neurobiologist. Currently, Amber is a senior student in the Phil and Eli Taylor Academy in the studio of Dr. Michael Berkovsky, and a composition student of David Stone, where she enjoys playing and performing chamber music with other musicians.
Amber started the study of music at 5, and was 2nd prize winner in the national 2017 Canadian Music Competition. Since then she has been awarded trophies and scholarships at local, provincial, and national events such as Toronto Kiwanis, CCC Toronto International competition, North York Music Festival, American Protege competition and Crescendo music competition. As an active ensemble player, Amber also had master classes appearances and performances in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Recently, Amber premiered her first string quartet in Vancouver named “When the Rain Starts Falling”.
Performances
When the Rain Starts Falling - Amber Chow
My first composition! Hope you enjoy!
Une Barque sur L’Ocean - Maurice Ravel
Performed at Brentwood Collegiate, Vancouver Island.
Prokofiev Violin Sonata
Performed with Tiara Lai at the Royal Conservatory of Music
Ravel Concerto in G major
Accompanied by my piano teacher, Michael Berkovsky!
Bach Concerto in D minor
Accompanied by the Vancouver Island Music Academy Orchestra! Special thanks to Maestro Andrew Crust!
Compton - Theme and Variations
Performed with Tienchee Liu!
Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor
Performed with Yena and Ethan!
Rachmaninoff Piano Trio
Performed with Tienchee and Leran
Schumann Violin Sonata No.1
Performed with Tiara Lai.
Debussy Preludes Book 1 #3, 8, 12.
Performed at the Royal Conservatory Of Music Mazzoleni Hall.
Dohnanyi Piano Quintet 3rd and 1st Mvt.
Performed by Amber, Roland, Aiden, Tiffany, and Claire at Vancouver Island Music Academy.
Howl’s Moving Castle
Performed by Amber and Oswin on Brentwood College Campus.
Taylor Showcase Concert
Performed by Amber and Megan
M Ravel Jeux D’eau
Performed at the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Haydn Piano Concerto in D major
Performed for the CMC National Piano Competition in Ottawa 2017.
Chopin Waltz in E minor
Performed in Temerty Hall at the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Shostakovich Preludes 2, 10, 14
A quick music video I filmed during the COVID era. Enjoy!
The Lark - Balakirev
Performed at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.