Daniel Liu ’26, a computer science major modified with mathematics, who is also pursuing a minor is music, is taking on one of the most formidable challenges in classical music: Piano Concerto No. 3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Known among pianists as the “Rach 3,” the concerto is famous for its towering technical demands and sweeping musical scope—an ambitious undertaking for any performer. To prepare, Liu worked with Professor of Music William Cheng, who had performed the concerto with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra when he was a student.
Liu will perform the concerto with the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra at the Hop on March 7.
Watch a video clip of Liu at the piano and read more here.