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 3
Shinyoung Lee
Fanny Mendelssohn Four Songs for piano, Op.8
Sergei Rachmaninov Études-Tableaux, Op.33
Sung Ho Yoo
Claude Debussy Selection from Études, L.136: 7. Pour les degrés chromatiques; 8. Pour les agréments; 9. Pour les notes répétées
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No.28 in A major, Op.101
Dmitri Shostakovich Prélude and Fugue No.15 in D-flat major, Op.87
Nagino Maruyama
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No.23 in F minor, ‘Appassionata’, Op.57
Frédéric Chopin Ballade No.4 in F minor, Op.52
Franz Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.10 in E major, S.244/10
Kai-Min Chang
Ludwig van Beethoven 7 Bagatelles, Op.33
Alexander Scriabin Sonata No.3 in F-sharp minor, Op.23