2025

Recital of the Year

December 21, 2025 4:00 pm

Providence Presbyterian Church

Welcome to PangfunJ Studio's Recital of the Year 2025 – our annual celebration of musical achievement and artistic growth.

This year’s recital will take place in a beautiful church setting, providing an inspiring acoustic environment for our students to share their musical accomplishments. Each performer will present a piece that represents their progress and dedication throughout the year.

Your gateway to this year’s celebration starts here. From event details and performance scheduling to program information, this page connects you to every aspect of the Recital of the Year 2025. Join our studio community as we come together to celebrate the hard work, creativity, and musical development that each student has achieved.

Experience the joy of live performance and witness the results of a year’s worth of practice and musical exploration – this is the Recital of the Year 2025.

View Recital Program

2025 recital of the year poster

Individual Performance

Click on each performer's name to see their past performances.

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The Swan

Camille Saint-Saëns
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O Sole Mio

Eduardo Di Capua
2
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Violin Concerto No. 3 III: Final

Bruch
3
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All I Want for Christmas is You

Mariah Carey
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Sonatina Op. 13, No. 1, I: Allegro

Dmitri Kabalevsky

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas

Meredith Willson
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A Holly Jolly Christmas

Johnny Marks
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Carol of the Bell

Christmas Carol
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Sleigh Ride

The Ronettes
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

J. Fred Coots

Silent Night

Christmas Carol
9
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Sonata Sz80 I: Allegro Moderato

Béla Bartók
10
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Sonata in C Minor II: Andante Con Moto

Fanny Mendelssohn
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Bohemian Rhapsody

Queen
12
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Pathetique Sonata II: Adagio Cantabile

Beethoven
13
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Moonlight Sonata I: Adagio Sostenuto

Beethoven
14
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Für Elise

Beethoven
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Sonatina in Colors: Red

Kevin Olson
16
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Sonatina in Colors: Green

Kevin Olson
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Sonatina in Colors: Yellow

Kevin Olson
18
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Love Me

Yiruma
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Experience

Ludovico Einaudi
20
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Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999

BACH
21
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Summer Sonatina I: Allegro

Scott Price
22
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Minecraft: Sweden

C418
23
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Doraemon

Kumiko Osugi
24
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River Flows in You

Yiruma
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Jazz Sonatina III: Rondo

Vandel
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Jazz Sonatina II: Blues plus

Vandel
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Sonatina in G Major I: Moderato

Bbeethoven
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Adagio from Sonatina in C

Daniel Steibelt
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Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114

Christian Petzold
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Pastorale Op. 100 No. 3

Friedrich Burgmüller
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Arabesque Op. 100,No. 2

Friedrich Burgmüller
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Canon in C

Johann Pachelbel
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Musette

Johann Sebastian Bach
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White Christmas

Irving Berlin
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Christmas Carol
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The Entertainer

Scott Joplin
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Hedwig’s Theme

John Williams
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Frosty the Snowman

Walter Rollins
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Jingle Bell Rock

Bobby Helms
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Silent Night

Christmas Carol
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Carol of the Bells

Christmas Carol
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Ode to Joy

Beethoven
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O Christmas Tree

George Strait
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Snowflake

Nursery Rhyme
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The Trombone Player

John Thompson
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Christmas Carol
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Jingle Bells

James Pierpont
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Twinkle Little Star

Nursery Rhyme
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Show program

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Good to know

For Performers: Please go to the reserved seats at least two (2) numbers before your turn to perform.

DO NOT stand up or change seats during performances.

DO NOT walk in front of the stage. Please use the side aisles or back aisle only.

Dress Code: Performers should dress in formal attire. Sneakers and slippers are not allowed.

Recording: The recital will be recorded and posted on studio's YouTube channel after the event. But you’re also welcome to record the event. Please respect the audience and performers, stay towards the back or outer edges of the room, and NO FLASH during all performances.

Award Ceremony: There will be an award ceremony and group photo. Please plan to stay until the end of the recital to receive your award and participate in photos.

Audience etiquette for formal classical concert/recital:

  • Always remain quiet during the performance.
  • Be attentive and give the performers your attention.
  • Be considerate of others.
  • No strong perfumes and/or scents.
  • Applause when a new performer is introduced and hold your applause until they finish all their songs (when the performer gets up from the bench).
  • Turn on silent mode on your phone or any other electronics.
  • For families with small children, please keep them respectful during the performance.
  • If you need to use the bathroom or leave the recital hall, please wait until between each performance.

1. Familiarize yourself with the pieces, though memorization is optional.

2. Prepare for the performance:

  • Approach the stage confidently.
  • Come to a complete stop in front of the piano.
  • Establish eye contact with the audience.
  • Perform a graceful bow, counting to three as you do so.

3. Adjust your piano bench to ensure comfort. If needed, don't hesitate to ask Ms.Pangfun for assistance.

4. While seated:

  • Maintain an upright posture with hands on your lap.
  • Lift your hands and place them gently on the keys.
  • Take a deep breath.
  • Begin playing.

5. Between each song:

  • Lift your hands off the keys and rest them on your lap.
  • Calm any nerves, take your time, and prepare for the next piece.
  • When ready, lift your hands and place them on the keys.
  • Inhale and continue playing.

6. After the final song:

  • Lift your hands from the keys.
  • Rest them on your lap for a count of three.
  • Stand up from the bench.
  • Perform a bow, counting to three.

7. Before the recital, practice wearing your chosen attire, including shoes, at least twice to ensure comfort.

Dress in your finest attire or as elegantly as you prefer. Ensure that your clothing allows for unrestricted arm movement, with appropriate sleeve length and minimal interference with playing and comfort.

Please refrain from wearing jeans or slippers.

Keep your hair away from your face by clipping, tying, or using gel as recommended for convenience and focus during your performance.

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