For local musicians 4-19 September As part of The Leeds Piano Trail this September, we’re planning to bring every corner of the city alive for people to enjoy as they return to normality in our wonderful city – and we want you to be involved! With a...
Announcement We are delighted to announce the 24 pianists who have been selected to enter the Second Round in Leeds this September. Competitors from 18 countries are represented – Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Germany, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan,...
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Iris Haller, a great friend to The Leeds International Piano Competition and a life-long friend to our Co-Founder Dame Fanny Waterman. Iris’s kind and charismatic presence will be greatly missed amongst...
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Lady Valerie Solti, a great friend to The Leeds International Piano Competition and a dear confidante to our Co-Founder Dame Fanny Waterman going back some 20 years. Dame Fanny Waterman and Lady Valerie Solti...
Having been revealed as one of five recipients of the Avery Fisher Career Grant awards this year, we caught up with The Leeds 2018 First Prize-winner, Eric Lu, to hear about his most recent performance in Stockholm, with conductor Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla and the Royal...
International First Round First Round to take place across 16 cities in Asia, Europe & North America Originally due to take place in five cities, the First Round of The Leeds International Piano Competition is now taking place in an additional eleven cities on...