The Stage is set, the keys are polished and the cameras are poised – the Leeds International Piano Competition is back with a resounding flourish in 2024!
Join us for a celebration of unparalleled talent and a glimpse into the future of classical brilliance. Feel the energy, experience the passion and witness The Leeds’ next generation of pianists embark on their competition journey.
The live Second Round of the competition will take place at the Great Hall at the University of Leeds, where 24 pianists will look to secure their Semi-final spot.
The Second Round takes place over six sessions. Each session will feature four competitors who will perform a 40-minute solo recital, featuring a substantial work or group of works by a major composer.
Full details of results, competitors, repertoire, Jury and the requirements of the competition can be found on www.leedspiano.com
Session 2
Tianlin Shen
Maurice Ravel Valses nobles et sentimentales, M.61
Johannes Brahms Variations on a theme of Paganini Op.35, Book 2
Alexander Scriabin Sonata No.4 F-sharp major Op.30
Woo Young Cho
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No.24 in F-sharp major, ‘À Thérèse’, Op.78
Pierre Boulez 12 Notations for piano
Franz Liszt Ballade No.2 in B minor, S.171
Dina Ivanova
Joseph Haydn Sonata in F major, Hob.XVI:23
Claude Debussy Estampes, L.100
Igor Stravinsky 3 Movements from Petroushka
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko
Maurice Ravel Miroirs, M.43
Frédéric Chopin Scherzo No.1 in B minor, Op.20