ANAM Recital: Lili Stephens
Mon 02 Nov 2026, 11AM

As a musician’s instrumental proficiency develops, so too does their artistic taste and temperament. Each ANAM musician’s recital is a snapshot in time – simultaneously summarising their year of training and revealing glimpses of their future selves. What music excites them? What do they want to communicate? How does their art help them understand the world better? Hear what the next generation of virtuosi have to say, and how, in the 2026 ANAM Recital series.

Solitude, Connection and Fellowship
"Music has an undeniable power. A power to share stories, ideals and emotions, a power to bring people together to bring it to life and to listen. It can also isolate and lead to a lot of time in solitude for any musician, having nothing but the score, yourself, your instrument and a passion for exploration. This solitude and unlimited potential can also create agony and obsession, perhaps something that is less discussed with a performer's audience.

This recital program is my final one in my time at ANAM and I wanted it to be not only full of pieces that I enjoy playing but also a demonstration of the flexibility of performance in the sense of solo and chamber works. Both forms are worthy, and I believe this program embodies the power, depth and connection that music possesses. Consisting of some of my all-time favourite showmanship pieces, a work composed by my friend Paul whom I adore and admire, and chamber works with incredible colleagues and friends, I am incredibly excited to present this program." — Lili Stephens

Eugène YSAŸE Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, op. 27 Ballade
Fritz KREISLER Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice, op. 6
Paul NICOLAOU Three Songs in Solitude (world premiere) *
Clara Wieck SCHUMANN Piano Trio in G Minor, op. 17
Sergei PROKOFIEV Sonata for Two Violins in C Major, op. 56 

Lili Stephens (QLD) violin
Jamie Wallace (NSW) cello
Sarah Chick (TAS) piano
Ian Chiao (NZ) violin
Louisa Breen (ANAM Associate Faculty) piano

* The 2026 ANAM Set commissions are supported by the Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation.