Canadian pianist Eric Guo is a rising star in the classical music community. The Toronto musician has already begun to make his mark both in Canada and internationally.
On June 5 and June 19, he’ll be performing at The Redwood Theatre to help raise funds for the next stage of his musical journey — studies at the renowned Juilliard School of Music in New York City.
Eric Guo, piano
Born in Toronto, Eric Guo began his piano journey at the age of four, and went on to study at The Glenn Gould School, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (Honours), and was recently awarded an Artist Diploma. At GGS, he studied as a recipient of the David and Renette Berman Scholarship.
He’s been recognized in particular for his connection to the music of Frédéric Chopin. The young pianist gained international attention early with a First Prize and the Mazurka Prize win at the 2nd International Chopin Competition On Period Instruments in 2023.
Eric recently added to his prize haul by taking home first prize at the 2026 Bader & Overton Canadian Piano Competition.
Guo has already performed on prominent stages in Canada and abroad, including appearances with UK’s Royal Philharmonic, {oh!} Orkiestra, Collegium 1704, Bach Collegium Japan, Ural Youth Symphony, Fort Worth, Minnesota, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Ontario Philharmonic, Burlington Symphony Orchestra, Oakville Chamber Orchestra, and Drummondville Orchestra, among others. He’s performed at Krzysztofory Palace, Pszczyna castle, Rudolfinum, BOZAR, Lukaskirche Dresden, Salle Cortot, Bibliothèque Polonaise, Ateneo de Madrid, Ehrbar Saal, Tokyo Opera City Hall, Hamamatsu Act City, Hyogo Performing Arts Center, Merkin Concert Hall in New York (aired on WQXR), Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, North Carolina Museum of Art, Stetson Chapel, Gusman Concert Hall, Koerner Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, George Weston Hall, Four Seasons Center, Harbourfront Theatre, McMaster University’s LIVELab, and other major venues.
Eric Guo performs Chopin’s Piano Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 with conductor V. Luks and the {OH} Orchestra, 2023:
Toronto Concerts
Eric will be performing a pop-up concert on June 5, and a formal recital on June 19.
Pop-Up Concert & Fundraiser (June 5, 2026)
You can help this promising 23 years old musician continue on his climb to the international stage and enjoy his playing at the same time by attending this Pop-Up concert. Tickets for this 2 hour performance start at just $25, and will help support the next phase of his studies.
- Find tickets and show details [HERE].
From Chopin to Juilliard (June 19, 2026)
This intimate recital showcases Guo’s musical development, and underscores his connection to the Polish Romantic composer. He’ll be performing a program of works that have been pivotal to his career so far in an intimate recital setting.
- Find tickets and show details [HERE].
GoFundMe
- If you can’t make it to his concerts, but you’d still like to support his career, you can contribute to his GoFundMe [HERE].
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