Press & Media — Dr. Ning Hui SEE

Manila Bulletin: Embassy concert

Celebrating SG-PH bilateral ties, SG60, and Women’s History Month
Ning Hui displayed a mastery of six composers of different eras and styles. She opened with a slick account of Chopin's Second Scherzo, revealing a pearly tone with sharp contours smoothened over. Two Scarlatti Sonatas keenly contrasted staccato with legato playing, polar opposites of sound production and projection. While her advocacy of living composers, Korean Unsuk Chin (Etude No.6 “Grains”) and Briton Thomas Ades (Darknesse Visible), was spirited and admirable, it was See's juxtaposition of Sonatas by husband-and-wife Robert and Clara Schumann which sealed the deal. Both cast in G minor, Clara's charm and Robert's blistering passion were the toast of the evening's offerings. (The Straits Times, 2018)
"...an impressive recital and a promising return for the young pianist". The first half of the night was a demonstration of Ning Hui’s individualism and maturity as a performer. Ning Hui made a lasting first impression with a heart-stirring arpeggio in the opening bars of Beethoven’s Tempest Sonata, and it is promptly followed by a thrilling adventure with a mischievous mix of wonderment and indignation. The recital was completed with one of Mendelssohn’s most famous piano works, the Rondo Capriccioso. Ning Hui’s playing was filled with so much warmth that it is difficult to imagine that the piece was in fact rather challenging, and it was due to her unwillingness to show off unnecessarily and ability to be inconspicuous about her virtuosity that made this rendition one of the best I’ve ever heard. (The Flying Inkpot 2013)
LianheZaobao 2012: Ning Hui wins Steinway Competition with poeticism
...an unshakeable self-belief that translated into polish and poise. Her Mozart movement from Sonata K.311 displayed a firm grasp of symphonic thought, matched by a feather-like touch and delicious rubato for Chopin’s First Impromptu. Under her hands, even Khachaturian’s rather superficial Toccata did not sound like empty motoric rumblings. (Business Times 2012)
See's performance revealed a keen insight and intellectual nous that is all too rare among artists. It was lovely to hear and see this young artist again, one who has matured over the years, and whose serious yet intensely musical approach to a life of performance and education remains refreshing and inspiring.

Dr. Chang Tou Liang (December 2023)

It was very interesting to hear the Clara Schumann Sonata. Your playing in the first movement was deeply committed. Your reading of the score was meticulously detailed and idiomatic. Characters were clearly etched and well-projected. There was a very touching and eloquent quality in your playing of the second movement. Your approach was understated but still warmly expressive. The concluding movements were again wonderfully played, characterful, and musically enchanting. You revealed yourself as an ideal advocate for this work.

Aaron Shorr, UK concert pianist and professor (2018)
BBC Young Musician 2014 Keyboard Final

BBC Four broadcast
Calcutta Nagar is a series of short compositions that Mayer composed as a remembered celebration of the city of his birth. Each miniature composition evokes a section or aspect of the city (Kali Mandir, Hoogley Nadi, Naya Bazaar) and is good demonstration of his eclectic approach to composition and enduring commitment to give voice to both sides of his identity. This clip showcases the young Singaporean pianist See Ning Hui from whom we will be hearing more of in the not too distant future, I’m sure.

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Kris Foundation presents 'Allure' 2018, Esplanade Recital Studio

Singapore Embassy in Manila, with a special programme celebrating SG60, Singapore-Philippines friendship, and International Women's Day (2025)

Cesar Franck International Piano Competition in Brussels 2015 (2nd prize)

Steinway Regional Finals 2012 (Singapore Grand Prize Winner and representative)

Steinway Regional Finals 2012 (Singapore Grand Prize Winner and representative)

Steinway Finals 2012 (Singapore Grand Prize Winner)

Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 3 with Danube Orchestra in Budapest

Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall (RCM London)

Grieg concerto with Lydian Orchestra, UK

Grieg concerto with Orchestra di Padova, Italy

Grieg concerto with Orchestra di Padova, Italy

Masterclass with Arie Vardi at the Aspen Summer Music Festival (Polonsky Fellow)

Singapore Airlines cabin launch at Heathrow Airport London

Yehudi Menuhin School, guest artist at the Overseas Winter Malaysia Piano Academy

Leeds (The Venue) International Concert Series

New North London Synagogue (Concordia Artist concert)