Hong Kong City Hall in Central | Eric Yin Yu Guitar Recital

Description

Eric Yin Yu is a Hong Kong–born classical guitarist. He developed a strong interest in music at an early age and began studying classical guitar before entering the Department of Music at Hong Kong Baptist University, where he majored in guitar performance under the guidance of Man Kam Wong. During his undergraduate studies, Eric presented a guitar lecture recital at Lingnan University and was awarded the HKSAR Government Talent Development Scholarship in 2014 in recognition of his musical achievements.

In 2015, Eric received a scholarship to study at the Manhattan School of Music in New York, where he completed a Master of Music degree in Guitar Performance, studying with David Leisner and Mark Delpriora. After returning to Hong Kong, he pursued a career in music education and performance, teaching at specialist music institutions and appearing as a guest artist in guitar festivals and concerts organized by the West Kowloon Cultural District.

Now based in Edinburgh, Eric serves as Assistant Conductor of the Edinburgh Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra and is actively involved in promoting classical guitar and mandolin music in the UK. He has been invited to perform as a soloist in numerous concerts, including concerto appearances, and has twice appeared as a featured soloist at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. In 2025, his recording was selected as a winning entry in the Classic FM & Making Music UK Christmas Carol Competition and broadcast on Classic FM.

This concert is presented in two parts. The first half features Eric’s solo guitar repertoire, highlighting works he frequently performs in the UK. The second half showcases guitar ensemble music, performed together with two young local guitarists, Kevin Fu and Tony Cheung, offering a collaborative exploration of the guitar’s rich colours and expressive possibilities.