International Piano Day: Brilliant pianist to perform on 88 keys on the 88th day of 2026
On Sunday March 29, Lucas Parklands will celebrate International Piano Day by presenting a recital by Queensland’s brilliant young pianist Rueben Tsang.
Rumours have long circulated about an outstanding pianist born in Cairns and referred to as ‘a wonder child’ - Reuben will make his Sunshine Coast concert debut at Montville’s Lucas Parklands.
March 29 is International Piano Day – it’s the 88th day of the year and pianos have 88 keys.
Reuben has been turning musical heads since his very early years in Queensland’s far north and now while studying in Brisbane; learning the piano from age 5, attracting rave reviews as a teen and notably performing for the then Prince Charles during a royal visit.
“Reuben is a wonderful young man, down to earth, very committed to pianistic artistry, and is already showcasing his brilliant talent on stages around Australia and internationally. It’s a great privilege to bring him to Lucas Parklands to local audiences,” Ian Lucas, of Lucas Parklands, said.
“Lucas Parklands has long recognised the sacrifices made by young musicians in their endeavor to excel and forge a career – it takes many long hours, lonely hours, to develop world class skills like this – and we want to make sure they get opportunities to perform and develop.”
Reuben, who has been praised widely for his ‘technical wizardry and versatility’, will perform at Lucas Parklands at Montville on Sunday March 29 at 3pm. His repertoire will include pieces from Mozart, Chopin and Liszt.
The performance follows years of events that bring the world’s leading classical musicians to perform in the hinterland, also providing an opportunity for young musicians to perform professionally in encouraging surroundings for appreciative local audiences.
“Once again we are excited to have Reuben come to Lucas Parklands, he’ll be warmly welcomed, and we encourage anyone who wants to see and hear a world class performer, albeit a young performer, to secure their seats,” Mr Lucas said.
Reuben’s performance will include Mozart - Piano Sonata in C major K.330, Chopin - Ballade No 4 Scherzo No 4 and Nocturne Op 62, and Liszt - Reminiscences de Norma.
Reuben Tsang will perform at Lucas Parklands at Montville on Sunday March 29, at 3pm.
The concerts continue this season with Italian pianist Ida Pelliccioli performing her recital ‘Introspections' on Sunday April 19, 2pm; and Konstantin Shamray and Daniel Le performing Racmaninov piano concertos 1 and 2 on Sunday May 24, 2pm.
For enquiries, phone 0409 623 228. For more information visit lucasparklands.com.au