Wednesday Lunchtime Concert: Tales of ENCORE

On Wednesday 2^nd December 2026 from 12.40 to 1.20pm, the Wesley Lunchtime concert series presents the talented pianist Aaron Chew in an autobiographical solo piano recital inspired by an extraordinary journey through World of Warcraft: Classic Hardcore. The recital traces how a personal challenge grew into a deeply human story of friendship, belonging, survival and loss – revealing how a virtual world can nurture genuine connections and lasting memories whose emotional legacy extends far beyond the screen. The performance previews a major 60-minute concert scheduled for 28^th November, 2026. 

Aaron Chew is a recent PhD graduate from the Australian National University (ANU) School of Music, specializing in the pianism of Ferruccio Busoni. His research explored Busoni’s unique interpretations of selected piano recordings and its influence on piano performance. Before undertaking his doctoral studies, Aaron completed his Masters (Advanced) degree and received a University Medal in 2016. In his Bachelor of Music degree, awarded in 2014, he majored in piano performance and psychology. His early piano education was…