Photo by Dan Hennen When Canadian pianist Avan Yu first came to Australia he left with a swag of awards, including the Sydney International Piano Competition. Which was hardly a surprise as he’d been winning prizes since the age of 13. In this interview, conducted for www.canadadownunder.org.au ahead of two concerts beginning this weekend, Yu explains how youth and knowledge go hand in hand. And why sitting at the same piano as a great composer can lead you down fresh paths.