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 Semi-finalists compete, hoping to secure their place at the coveted Concerto Finals.
10 pianists will compete in the Semi-finals, which take place over five sessions. Each session will feature two of our competitors who will perform a recital of solo piano music including a 20th/21st century work and chamber music, which sees the pianists collaborate with the dazzling musicians of the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective.
Junyan Chen
PROGRAMME A
Unsuk Chin Selection from Études: 1. In C, 4. Scalen, 6. Grains
Harrison Birtwistle Oockooing Bird
Harrison Birtwistle Sad Song
Franz Liszt Piano Sonata in B minor, S.178
Maurice Ravel Trio in A minor, M.67
Julian Trevelyan
PROGRAMME A
György Ligeti Selection from Études: 1.Désordre
Claude Debussy Ondine (no. 8 from Préludes Book II)
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata in C minor, Op. 111
György Ligeti Selection from Études: 6. Automne à Varsovie, 10.Der Zauberlehrling
Amy Beach Quintet in F sharp minor, op. 67
Full details of results, competitors, repertoire, jury and the requirements of the competition can be found on www.leedspiano.com
