Chang Yu-jui (張育瑞) RICK CHANG "GENTLE DEVIL" 2026 Crossover Piano Concert

"There is a kind of splendor that is a trap of conspiracy; there is a kind of gentleness that is the whisper of evil." Following the craze sparked by his 2025 solo tour, crossover piano prodigy Chang Yu-jui (張育瑞) Rick Chang will officially release his 2026 new single "GENTLE DEVIL" at this concert. Chang Yu-jui will lead the audience through four emotional experiences, from the darkest struggles to the most splendid release, perfectly presenting the dual personality charm interwoven with "gentleness" and "evil." This performance lineup: The performance arrangement is comprehensively upgraded, breaking the framework of traditional piano concerts: • LIVE BAND explosive presentation: Combined with a powerful rhythm section (GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS), showcasing the wild vitality of classical rock. • Strings weave epic soundscapes: Inviting multiple string musicians to layer delicate tonal textures, interweaving breathtakingly magnificent musical movements. Exclusive improvisation segment: Continuing the popular improvisational performances and audience interaction clips on IG, Chang Yu-jui has reserved an "improvisational interaction" segment in this performance. Each show is a unique experience, hoping to create exclusive shared memories and emotions with the live audience. 【Crossover Pianist: Chang Yu-jui (張育瑞) Rick Chang】 Chang Yu-jui (張育瑞) Rick Chang, beloved by fans for his unique "Jui-style" classical rock style, is a rare crossover pianist in the music scene who can perfectly combine classical elegance with popular explosiveness. Graduated from Berklee College of Music in the United States with a master's degree in performance and music production, he is currently a signed pianist with Showing Music Entertainment (碩樂國際娛樂) and an exclusive songwriter with Universal Music Publishing Group. His debut crossover piano album "Fire!" topped the "Taste" category chart on Books.com.tw upon release and won the Bronze Award for "Emerging Artist" and "Instrumentalist" at the Global Music Awards in the United States. His creations also demonstrate astonishing influence in the social media realm: In 2024, a song he composed for the Taiwan Olympics surpassed 2 million views within 48 hours; the original piano concerto "Dark World," created in collaboration with the Budapest Scoring Symphony Orchestra, achieved 100,000 views within a month of release. In 2024, invited by YAMAHA pianos and Tasa Meng Duty-Free Group, he curated a flash concert at Taoyuan International Airport and was invited by the top German C. Bechstein pianos to hold a solo concert; in 2025, he headlined the opening performance for the National Chiayi University Arts Festival and was invited to give lectures and masterclasses at music departments of several benchmark schools including the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, National Chiayi University, National Chiayi University Affiliated Elementary School, Chiayi Junior High School, and Dunhua Elementary School, dedicated to sharing and passing on music education; in 2026, his influence further extended to major sporting events, invited by the Uni-President 7-ELEVEn Lions, he served as the post-game performance guest for two consecutive games at the Tainan Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadium, continuously expanding the new possibilities of the piano with his innovative performance style in different fields.