Conservatorium Tilburg Eindexamen Sharon Liu (piano) - Paradox Tilburg

Tonight Chinese Jazz pianist and composer Sharon Liu will present her graduation recital Renunciant Ascetic · Dharma. The performance blends Taoist philosophy, jazz, and visual art into an immersive musical experience. Liu describes her style as 'Tao Jazz' - a fusion of jazz harmony with Taoist concepts such as Yin and Yang, balance, and the cyclical nature of life. Sharon Liu uses these ancient philosophies as a framework for her compositions. The music includes original compositions, and arrangements of Chinese folk songs. The program follows a circular structure based on the Bagua (eight trigrams). Each piece represents a phase of life, moving from innocence to darkness to awakening. The title reflects the duality of Yin and Yang: 'Renunciant Ascetic' means retreat from the world-Yin,while 'Dharma' means engagement with truth-Yang. Together they form a complete cycle of departure and return. Tonight Chinese Jazz pianist and composer Sharon Liu will present her graduation recital Renunciant Ascetic · Dharma. The performance blends Taoist philosophy, jazz, and visual art into an immersive musical experience. Liu describes her style as 'Tao Jazz' - a fusion of jazz harmony with Taoist concepts such as Yin and Yang, balance, and the cyclical nature of life. Tonight Chinese Jazz pianist and composer Sharon Liu will present her graduation recital Renunciant Ascetic · Dharma. The performance blends Taoist philosophy, jazz, and visual art into an immersive musical experience. Liu describes her style as 'Tao Jazz' - a fusion of jazz harmony with Taoist concepts such as Yin and Yang, balance, and the cyclical nature of life. Renunciant Ascetic · Dharma Sharon Liu uses these ancient philosophies as a framework for her compositions. The music includes original compositions, and arrangements of Chinese folk songs. The program follows a circular structure based on the Bagua (eight trigrams). Each piece represents a phase of life, moving from innocence to darkness to awakening. The title reflects the duality of Yin and Yang: 'Renunciant Ascetic' means retreat from the world-Yin,while 'Dharma' means engagement with truth-Yang. Together they form a complete cycle of departure and return.