Solo Repertoire
Bach
French Suite No. 5 in G major
From the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I:
C minor
E major
A-flat major
From the Well-Tempered Clavier Book II:
G major
Beethoven
Sonatas:
Op. 2 No. 1, F minor
Op. 2 No. 3, C major
Op. 10 No. 1, C minor
Op. 10 No. 2, F major
Op. 10 No. 3, D major
Op. 31 No. 2, D minor ("Tempest")
Op. 111, C minor
Brahms
Intermezzo in A major, Op. 118 No. 2
Chopin
Ballades:
No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47
Etudes:
Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor "Revolutionary"
Op. 24 No. 1 in A-flat major "Aeolian Harp"
Nocturnes:
No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1
No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2
No. 4 in F major, Op. 15 No. 1
No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1
No. 15 in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1
No. 18 in E major, Op. 62 No. 2
Preludes Opus 28:
No. 4, 6, 7, 15, 16
Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35
Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
Waltzes:
No. 6 in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 "Minute Waltz"
No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2
No. 10 in B minor, Op. 69 No. 2
Waltz in E minor, Op. posth.
Waltz in E major, Op. posth
Debussy
Children's Corner Suite:
No. 1 Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
No. 5 The Little Shepherd
Grieg
Misc. Lyrical Pieces
incldg: Grieg Nocturne, Book 5, Op. 54. No. 4
Joplin, Scott
Maple Leaf Rag
Mendelssohn
Songs Without Words:
Op. 67 No. 4, Spinning Song
Mozart
Sonatas
No. 8 in A minor, K. 310
No. 9 in D major, K. 311
No. 14 in C minor, K. 457
12 Variations in C major on "Ah, vous virai-je, Maman", K. 265
Poulenc
Toccata
Prokofiev
Sonata No. 6 in A major
Visions Fugitives Op. 22, no.s 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 14
Schubert
Impromptus:
D. 899 No. 2 in E-flat major
D. 899 No. 3 in G-flat major
D. 935 No. 2 in A-flat major
Schumann
Carnaval, Op. 9
Fantasiestücke, Op.12, No.s 1, 2, 4 "Des Abends", "Aufschwung", "Grillen"
Kinderszenen, Op. 15
Concertos
Beethoven
No. 3, C minor
Chopin
No. 2, F minor
Mozart
K. 467, C major
Ravel
No. 1, G major
Schumann
A minor, Op. 54
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Saint-Saens
The Carnival of the Animals, for 2 pianos & chamber orchestra
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Biography
"It is a rare combination for a teacher to also be an outstanding performer. Buchan possesses both gifts in abundance..." - Maestro Tedd Joselson
Buchan is credited with building a galaxy of young "stars" that illuminate the Singapore music scene with their light.
The cofounder of the School of Piano Performance and its Administrator and Principal from 2004 – 2007, Buchan is a bright and enlightened musician with a stellar record, a rare gem in a field like music. She is a Gifted Education Program graduate, Stanford University graduate with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and Gold medallist in the International Chemistry Olympiad.
For the past 4 years, Buchan has been studying under one of the most gifted and famous pianists living in Southeast Asia, Tedd Joselson, who traces his musical heritage to Horowitz, Curzon, etc. He advises and counsels her, and is always at hand for any musical problem. However, more than that, she herself has an exceptional flair for performing, her performances resplendent with the great traditions of piano playing, including the Russian, French, German and American styles – all taxing on the intellect and shining with musical conviction. Buchan has given well-received recitals in California, before making her debut performance in Singapore at the Allicance Francais in 2004, from which she launched her teaching and performing career.
Buchan’s passion for teaching also puts her on the map as a rising star in music education – young and dynamic, and at the beginning of a career in building future stars. Tedd Joselson’s constant mentorship has allowed her to develop the best form of teaching, and he is ever available for consultation in her teaching career. She has coached over 70 students personally and supervised the coaching of over 120 students, from 7-year olds who play Beethoven sonatas to teenagers who have gained admission to music institutions.
Buchan is the teaching assistant of Tedd Joselson, and 8th May 2008 marks the end of the 4th year of her teaching.
Buchan is credited with building a galaxy of young "stars" that illuminate the Singapore music scene with their light.
The cofounder of the School of Piano Performance and its Administrator and Principal from 2004 – 2007, Buchan is a bright and enlightened musician with a stellar record, a rare gem in a field like music. She is a Gifted Education Program graduate, Stanford University graduate with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and Gold medallist in the International Chemistry Olympiad.
For the past 4 years, Buchan has been studying under one of the most gifted and famous pianists living in Southeast Asia, Tedd Joselson, who traces his musical heritage to Horowitz, Curzon, etc. He advises and counsels her, and is always at hand for any musical problem. However, more than that, she herself has an exceptional flair for performing, her performances resplendent with the great traditions of piano playing, including the Russian, French, German and American styles – all taxing on the intellect and shining with musical conviction. Buchan has given well-received recitals in California, before making her debut performance in Singapore at the Allicance Francais in 2004, from which she launched her teaching and performing career.
Buchan’s passion for teaching also puts her on the map as a rising star in music education – young and dynamic, and at the beginning of a career in building future stars. Tedd Joselson’s constant mentorship has allowed her to develop the best form of teaching, and he is ever available for consultation in her teaching career. She has coached over 70 students personally and supervised the coaching of over 120 students, from 7-year olds who play Beethoven sonatas to teenagers who have gained admission to music institutions.
Buchan is the teaching assistant of Tedd Joselson, and 8th May 2008 marks the end of the 4th year of her teaching.
Performances
Upcoming Performances!!
Feb 21, 2010 - Building Future Stars 2010, Jacob Ballas Centre, recital by Buchan, students and alumni of her piano class: Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Ravel Sonatine, and works.
November 24, 2009 - Private Residence
"Winter Colours of a Diploma", solo recital by Buchan Quek.
Showcasing 4 complete sets of diploma repertoire in one evening. Works by Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, Poulenc, Ginastera, Prokofiev, etc.
Nov 9, 2009 - Cambodian Independence Day Celebration Performance
Club One Degree Fifteen, Sentosa
An exclusive event, with two teams of pianists/students from the Tedd Joselson School of Piano representing Singapore in the performances that evening:
Team 1
Buchan Quek - Schumann Fantasiestucke, Op. 12 No. 4 "Grillen"
Neo Wee Xuan - Chopin Prelude in D flat, Op. 28 No. 15 "Raindrop"
Dominic Tan - Prokofiev Sonata No. 7, Op. 83 last movement
Team 2
Samuel Foo (8 years old) - Schumann Papillons, Op. 2
Nicholas Ho - Chopin Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4
With the Cambodian Ambassador, Mdm Sin Serey (2nd from right)
Photo (left to right): Andrew and Alicia, Neo Wee Xuan, Nicholas Ho, Tedd Joselson, Buchan Quek, Ambassador Mdm Sin Serey, Lionel
Aug 2, 2009 - Building Future Stars 2, 2009
July 5, 2009 - Alliance Francaise AF Theatre
"Enchantee: Joint recital by Buchan Quek & Geok En-Ting"
Featured works: Liszt Sonata in B minor, Chopin Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Beethoven Sonata in A major, Op. 2 No. 2 and Beethoven Marches for 4 hands
April 18, 2009 - YMS Auditorium
"Building Future Stars 2009 "recital by students and alumni of Buchan Quek's piano class, Buchan Quek and special guests of Tedd Joselson: Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Chopin, Poulenc, Tcherepnin.
April 12, 2009 - Jacob Ballas Centre, 24 Waterloo Street, by Buchan, students and alumni of her piano class:
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October 19, 2008 - Victoria Concert Hall
"Follow That Star: Buchan in Recital", solo recital. Schumann's Carnaval, Beethoven's Sonata Op. 111, and Mozart.
October 15, 2009 - Private residence of Tedd Joselson, Scotts 28
Solo Recital
August 3, 2008 - YMS Auditorium
"Building Future Stars" & "Budding Stars", Concert by students of Buchan
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, Chopin Ballade in A-flat, Chopin Scherzi No.s 1 and 2, Liszt, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Schumann, etc.
July 27, 2008 - Victoria Concert Hall
"Young Hearts", piano recital by Tedd Joselson & Buchan's students
June 13, 2008 - 2nd Performer's Festival, Yong Siew Toh conservatory, joint item with Samuel Foo, 7 yrs old
Read review in the Straits Times here
May 22, 2008 - Jacob Ballas Centre, 24 Waterloo Street, by Buchan, students and alumni of her piano class:
Liszt Rigoletto Paraphrase
Mozart 12 Variations in C major on "Ah, vous virai-je, Maman", K. 265
Beethoven Piano Sonata Op. 111
Chopin Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No.1, Chopin Polonaise in A flat major "Heroic", etc. (among other works)
Febuary 17, 2008 - Jacob Ballas Centre Auditorium, Waterloo Street, Yale Alumni Event
October 2007 - Jacob Ballas Centre Auditorium, Waterloo Street, private opening
June 2007 - School of Piano Performance student concert, Principal's encore performance
October 2004 - Gifted Education Programme's 20th Anniversary Reunion Dinner
July 10, 2004 - Prokofiev's 6th Piano Sonata, for Prokofiev's "War Cycle" concert held at AGF Theatre
May 8 & 9, 2004 - Debut Recital, Alliance Francaise AF Theatre
Featured works: Chopin Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Beethoven Sonata in D major, Op. 10 No. 3 and Prokofiev Sonata No. 6 in A major.
Feb 21, 2010 - Building Future Stars 2010, Jacob Ballas Centre, recital by Buchan, students and alumni of her piano class: Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Ravel Sonatine, and works.
November 24, 2009 - Private Residence
"Winter Colours of a Diploma", solo recital by Buchan Quek.
Showcasing 4 complete sets of diploma repertoire in one evening. Works by Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, Poulenc, Ginastera, Prokofiev, etc.
Nov 9, 2009 - Cambodian Independence Day Celebration Performance
Club One Degree Fifteen, Sentosa
An exclusive event, with two teams of pianists/students from the Tedd Joselson School of Piano representing Singapore in the performances that evening:
Team 1
Buchan Quek - Schumann Fantasiestucke, Op. 12 No. 4 "Grillen"
Neo Wee Xuan - Chopin Prelude in D flat, Op. 28 No. 15 "Raindrop"
Dominic Tan - Prokofiev Sonata No. 7, Op. 83 last movement
Team 2
Samuel Foo (8 years old) - Schumann Papillons, Op. 2
Nicholas Ho - Chopin Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4
With the Cambodian Ambassador, Mdm Sin Serey (2nd from right)
Photo (left to right): Andrew and Alicia, Neo Wee Xuan, Nicholas Ho, Tedd Joselson, Buchan Quek, Ambassador Mdm Sin Serey, Lionel
Aug 2, 2009 - Building Future Stars 2, 2009
July 5, 2009 - Alliance Francaise AF Theatre
"Enchantee: Joint recital by Buchan Quek & Geok En-Ting"
Featured works: Liszt Sonata in B minor, Chopin Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Beethoven Sonata in A major, Op. 2 No. 2 and Beethoven Marches for 4 hands
April 18, 2009 - YMS Auditorium
"Building Future Stars 2009 "recital by students and alumni of Buchan Quek's piano class, Buchan Quek and special guests of Tedd Joselson: Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Chopin, Poulenc, Tcherepnin.
April 12, 2009 - Jacob Ballas Centre, 24 Waterloo Street, by Buchan, students and alumni of her piano class:
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October 19, 2008 - Victoria Concert Hall
"Follow That Star: Buchan in Recital", solo recital. Schumann's Carnaval, Beethoven's Sonata Op. 111, and Mozart.
October 15, 2009 - Private residence of Tedd Joselson, Scotts 28
Solo Recital
August 3, 2008 - YMS Auditorium
"Building Future Stars" & "Budding Stars", Concert by students of Buchan
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, Chopin Ballade in A-flat, Chopin Scherzi No.s 1 and 2, Liszt, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Schumann, etc.
July 27, 2008 - Victoria Concert Hall
"Young Hearts", piano recital by Tedd Joselson & Buchan's students
June 13, 2008 - 2nd Performer's Festival, Yong Siew Toh conservatory, joint item with Samuel Foo, 7 yrs old
Read review in the Straits Times here
May 22, 2008 - Jacob Ballas Centre, 24 Waterloo Street, by Buchan, students and alumni of her piano class:
Liszt Rigoletto Paraphrase
Mozart 12 Variations in C major on "Ah, vous virai-je, Maman", K. 265
Beethoven Piano Sonata Op. 111
Chopin Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No.1, Chopin Polonaise in A flat major "Heroic", etc. (among other works)
Febuary 17, 2008 - Jacob Ballas Centre Auditorium, Waterloo Street, Yale Alumni Event
October 2007 - Jacob Ballas Centre Auditorium, Waterloo Street, private opening
June 2007 - School of Piano Performance student concert, Principal's encore performance
October 2004 - Gifted Education Programme's 20th Anniversary Reunion Dinner
July 10, 2004 - Prokofiev's 6th Piano Sonata, for Prokofiev's "War Cycle" concert held at AGF Theatre
May 8 & 9, 2004 - Debut Recital, Alliance Francaise AF Theatre
Featured works: Chopin Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Beethoven Sonata in D major, Op. 10 No. 3 and Prokofiev Sonata No. 6 in A major.
Masterclasses
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, March 29, 2009
Programme:
' Mozart Sonata in D K576 (complete)
' Scarlatti Sonata in A min Kp175
' Poulenc Toccata
' Schubert Impromptu in E-flat, Op. 90 No. 2
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, September 7, 2008
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, June 22, 2008
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, March 9, 2008
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, Feb 10, 2008
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, Dec 2, 2007
Christine Utomo Masterclass, Nov 18, 2007
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, June 3, 2007
Programme:
' Mozart Sonata in D K576 (complete)
' Scarlatti Sonata in A min Kp175
' Poulenc Toccata
' Schubert Impromptu in E-flat, Op. 90 No. 2
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, September 7, 2008
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, June 22, 2008
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, March 9, 2008
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, Feb 10, 2008
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, Dec 2, 2007
Christine Utomo Masterclass, Nov 18, 2007
Tedd Joselson Masterclass, June 3, 2007
Students
In my career co-founding and administering the School of Piano Performance, I have personally taught or supervised the coaching of over 100 students. Here are some of my students:
1. Geok En-Ting
Geok En-Ting plays Liszt Sonata in B minor at Alliance Francaise, 5 July, 2009
Geok En-Ting performs Beethoven's Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2 at Jacob Ballas Centre, 12 April, 2009
Geok En-Ting performs Chopin's Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major at YMS, 3 Aug, 2008
2. Bertram Wee
Bertram Wee performs Beethoven's Sonata Op. 57 "Appassionata", at YMS, 18 April, 2009
Bertram Wee's debut recital!
Bertram Wee performs York Bowen's Toccata at Victoria Concert Hall, 19 October, 2008
Bertram Wee performs Chopin's Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor at YMS, 3 Aug, 2008
Bertram Wee performs in "Young Hearts" Concert at Victoria Concert Hall, 27 July, 2008
3. Gloria Ee decides to Attend SOTA!
4. Samuel Foo
Samuel Foo, aged 6, plays Chopin's Nocturne in B flat minor in Christine Utomo's Masterclass
Samuel Foo, aged 7, plays Mendelssohn "Spinning Song" and Beethoven Sonata in F major, Op. 10 No. 2, 1st movement
Samuel Foo, aged 7, plays Mozart's 12 variations in C major on "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman", K.265, with teacher Buchan Quek at SMTA's 2nd Performer's Festival
Samuel Foo, aged 7, plays Mozart's 12 variations in C major on "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman" K.265 (complete) at "Young Hearts" concert, Victoria Concert Hall, July 27, 2008
5. Serene Hiew
Serene Hiew plays Beethoven's "Tempest", 1st & 3rd mvts
Serene Hiew plays Beethoven's "Tempest", complete
6. Sherwin Lee
Sherwin Lee's CD
Sherwin Lee's Solo Recital at the Alliance Francaise
7. Vania Ng
Congratulations to Vania Ng for being accepted at the University of Melbourne Bachelor of Music programme!
Vania Ng plays "Preambule" from Schumann's Carnaval, at Jacob Ballas Centre, 2 Aug, 2009
8. Foo Mao Rui accepted into San Francisco Conservatory!
9. Michael Chen
Michael Chen is awarded his Licentiate Trinity College of London (Piano) with Distinction - congratulations!
Michael Chen is awarded his Diploma in Piano Performance - congratulations!
Michael Chen performs Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at YMS, 3 Aug, 2008
10. Irene Chong
Irene Chong is awarded her Licentiate Trinity College of London (Piano) - congratulations!
11. Estee Cham
Estee Cham is awarded her Diploma in Piano Performance - congratulations!
Estee Cham performs Grieg's Nocturne at YMS, 2007
12. Sherlene Chatterji
Sherlene Chatterji is awarded her Diploma in Piano Performance - congratulations!
1. Geok En-Ting
Geok En-Ting plays Liszt Sonata in B minor at Alliance Francaise, 5 July, 2009
Geok En-Ting performs Beethoven's Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2 at Jacob Ballas Centre, 12 April, 2009
Geok En-Ting performs Chopin's Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major at YMS, 3 Aug, 2008
2. Bertram Wee
Bertram Wee performs Beethoven's Sonata Op. 57 "Appassionata", at YMS, 18 April, 2009
Bertram Wee's debut recital!
Bertram Wee performs York Bowen's Toccata at Victoria Concert Hall, 19 October, 2008
Bertram Wee performs Chopin's Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor at YMS, 3 Aug, 2008
Bertram Wee performs in "Young Hearts" Concert at Victoria Concert Hall, 27 July, 2008
3. Gloria Ee decides to Attend SOTA!
4. Samuel Foo
Samuel Foo, aged 6, plays Chopin's Nocturne in B flat minor in Christine Utomo's Masterclass
Samuel Foo, aged 7, plays Mendelssohn "Spinning Song" and Beethoven Sonata in F major, Op. 10 No. 2, 1st movement
Samuel Foo, aged 7, plays Mozart's 12 variations in C major on "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman", K.265, with teacher Buchan Quek at SMTA's 2nd Performer's Festival
Samuel Foo, aged 7, plays Mozart's 12 variations in C major on "Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman" K.265 (complete) at "Young Hearts" concert, Victoria Concert Hall, July 27, 2008
5. Serene Hiew
Serene Hiew plays Beethoven's "Tempest", 1st & 3rd mvts
Serene Hiew plays Beethoven's "Tempest", complete
6. Sherwin Lee
Sherwin Lee's CD
Sherwin Lee's Solo Recital at the Alliance Francaise
7. Vania Ng
Congratulations to Vania Ng for being accepted at the University of Melbourne Bachelor of Music programme!
Vania Ng plays "Preambule" from Schumann's Carnaval, at Jacob Ballas Centre, 2 Aug, 2009
8. Foo Mao Rui accepted into San Francisco Conservatory!
9. Michael Chen
Michael Chen is awarded his Licentiate Trinity College of London (Piano) with Distinction - congratulations!
Michael Chen is awarded his Diploma in Piano Performance - congratulations!
Michael Chen performs Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at YMS, 3 Aug, 2008
10. Irene Chong
Irene Chong is awarded her Licentiate Trinity College of London (Piano) - congratulations!
11. Estee Cham
Estee Cham is awarded her Diploma in Piano Performance - congratulations!
Estee Cham performs Grieg's Nocturne at YMS, 2007
12. Sherlene Chatterji
Sherlene Chatterji is awarded her Diploma in Piano Performance - congratulations!
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