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YPN 2011 WINNERS
| Main Category (11-18): please
see the biographies in the Participants’ list below |
1st Prize,
the title of
the Young
Pianist of
the North
2011 |
LEONARDO COLAFELICE (16), ITALY
JUNG EUN KIM (16), SOUTH KOREA |
2nd Prize
|
HAO ZI YOH (16), MALAYSIA |
3rd Prize
|
not awarded |
| Diploma |
GUSTAV PIEKUT (16), DENMARK |
| Category B (12-16) |
| 1st Prize |
ZI LU (13), CHINA
Since 2008 received a succession of awards in many local competitions,
in the 14th Hong Kong Asia Open competition. In 2009 performed
in the Beijing Embassy in Luxembourg. In 2010 selected to
participate in the Ettlingen competition, Germany. Studies
with Zhang Xinning at the Middle school attached to the Central
Conservatoire, Beijing. |
| 2nd Prize |
PAULA ERNESAKS (14), ESTONIA
Has performed as a soloist, also with the Tapiola Youth Symphony
Orchestra and the Orchestra Sinfonica di Chioggia, and chamber
musician in Finland, Estonia, Italy, France and Belgium; at
the national Young Chopin festival in 2010; in series Chopin’s
Waltzes and Romantic Heroes. First prizes in the Erkki Melartin
Chamber Music competition in 2010, the Praeludiu-Crescere
con la Musica competition in 2011 (Italy). Pupil of Rebekka
Angervo and Teppo Koivisto at the Espoo Music Institute. |
| 3rd Prize |
HORIA GHITA (16), ROMANIA
Has won 23 prizes in national interpretation and composition
competitions. Four 1st and two 2nd prizes in international
competitions: Concours Musicale de France, Barletta in Italy,
Lorenzo Perosi in Tortona, Italy. Performances on TV and Romanian
radio. Studies with Prof. Venera Babes at the Dinu Lipatti
National Arts college, Bucharest. |
| Category A (8-11) |
| 1st Prize |
WEI CHERRY GE (10), SINGAPORE
Scored the highest marks in Singapore for her gr.8 ABRSM exam
at the age of eight.
Since the age of nine studies with Prof. Pascal Nemirovski
at the Purcell School, London. |
| 2nd Prize |
KIRA FROLU (11), ROMANIA
In 2010 1st prizes in international competitions: Concours
musical de France, Tudor Dimitresku competition (Bucharest),
Pro Piano competition (Bucharest). Prizes in national competitions
(2008-2010). 1st prize winner in YPN 2010. In 2011 top prizes
in several international and national competitions in Romania.
Studies with Elena Petrenko at the Dinu Lipatti National College
of Music.
YUN YEE AMANDA LEE (10), SINGAPORE
Performances in Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, France.
1st prizes in competitions in Singapore. 1st prize and Diploma
in Asian International Piano competition, Kuala Lumpur, 2010.
Prizes in international Chopin competition, Singapore, 2010.
Since 2011 studies with Prof. Pascal Nemirovski at the Purcell
School, London. |
| 3rd Prize |
FLORIAN ALBRECHT (8), GERMANY
1st and 3rd prizes in local competitions. Studies with Christiane
Behn.
MILENA CUK (9), POLAND
In 2008, 2010 and 2011 a succession of first prizes in local
festivals and competitions.
Studies with Rosemary Molloy, the Conservatoire of Music and
Drama, Dublin (Ireland).
ANDREJS FELDMANIS (9), LATVIA
1st places in internatrional competitions Concours Musical
de France, 2010; Viva la musica, Latvia, 2011. Studies the
piano with Ilze Treija at E. Darzinsh Music School, Riga,
Latvia.
VID HOMSAK (11), SLOVENIA
Awards in local and international competitions since the age
of six. Debut with an orchestra at the age of seven, followed
by a performance of Haydn’s Piano Concerto in CD major in
2010. In 2011 won special award at the international competition
in Povoletto, Italy. Studies with Prof. Sasha Gerzelj Donaldson
at the Conservatoire of Music and Ballet, Maribor, Slovenia. |
| Special Mention |
JOSHUA XU (10), ENGLAND
LIANA STOREY (9), SCOTLAND |
| PIANISTS FROM THE NORTH EAST |
| NORTH EAST PIANIST OF THE YEAR |
JOSHUA XU (10)
Top prizes in many local competitions since the age of six.
International awards: Young Pianist of the North 2008 1st
prize, Promise prize in 2009; Moray International competition
in 2009 and 2010. Selected nationally for the Piano Day with
Lang Lang in London, 2011. Finalist of ITV selection for a
talent show, 2011. Studies with Marika Slater. |
| KAWAI prize |
ANNE WU (11) |
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DEBUT CATEGORY (5 – 8)
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Maisy Chan (5)
England |
Tiger Wu (7)
England |
Leia Zu (5)
England |
CATEGORY A (8 – 11)
CATEGORY B (12 – 16)
Philip Christian (13)
England |
Paula Ernesaks (14)
Estonia |
Horia Adrian Ghita (16)
Germany |
Zi Lu (13)
China |
MAIN CATEGORY (11 – 18)
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CLARK CHEN (17), U.S.A.
1st Prize: Los Angeles Emerging Artist Competition, 2009
Finalist: Louisiana International Piano Competition, 2009
Best Hungarian Rhapsody Award and 2nd Prize: Los Angeles Liszt
International Competition, 2009;
1st Prize: American Protégé International Competition of Romantic Music,
New York, 2010
Performance at IASAS Culture Convention at Jakarta, 2011.
Studies with Mark Richman. |
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LEONARDO COLAFELICE (16), ITALY
Awards in many national and international competitions, including
1st prizes in Concours Musical de France, Paris; Città di Caserta; Fortini International Competition, Bologna; Pietro Argento, Gioia del Colle (Bari); Torneo Internazionale
di Musica, Verona; the Premio Città di Padova;
2nd prizes in Bang & Olufsen PianoRAMA Competition for Young Pianists, Aarhus, Denmark; the Rachmaninof and the Luciano Luciani International Competitions, Italy.
Semifinalist in competitions in Oberlin and Minneapolis (USA). Regularly performs with orchestras. Studies with Prof. Pasquale Iannone (State Conservatoire, Bari) |
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RYTIS PAULIUS JUŠKAITIS (15), LITHUANIA
Awards in national and international competitions, including
Diploma in Virtuosi per musica di pianoforte, Czech Republic, 2007, 3rd prize in
Jurmala, Latvia, 2007; 2nd prize in EPTA, Belgium, 2008,
1st Prize and Award for the best interpretation of the First Viennese School in
the 6th International Competition for Young Pianists, Zagreb, 2010.
Concert performances solo and with chamber orchestras. Since 2011 under the
patronage of M.Rostropovich Foundation.
Studies with Eugenijus Žarskus (Vilnius Algirdas School of Music) |
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THOMAS KELLY (13), ENGLAND
Distinction in grade 8 exam at the age of eight
At the same age performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.24 with Kent
Concert Orchestra
Has won numerous music festivals, including three open classes in
Heaton Wensley Festival in 2011.
Studies with his father, Dr. J. Kelly. |
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JUNG EUN KIM (17), SOUTH KOREA
1st prize: the 11th Korean Chopin Piano Competition, 2008
3rd prize: the 6th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, 2009
3rd Prize: the 5th New York International Competition, solo division, 2010
Recital as a Kumho Rising Star, 2010
Performances with the Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra (2010), KNIGA
Symphony Orchestra, Korea (2011)
Since 2011 studies with Prof. Bernd Goetzke (Hochschule fűr Musik,
Theater und Medien Hannover). |
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LENNART LINDWELL (18), SWEDEN
2nd prize: the 20th Citta di Barletta International Competition, Italy,
1st prize: Stockholm International Competition, 2010
Performances broadcasted on the Swedish TV and on Russian radio
Studies with Victoria Power (Lilla Akademien Musik Gymnasiet, Stockholm) |
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GUSTAV KROGH HANSEN PIEKUT (16), DENMARK
The winner of numerous national and regional competitions, 2006-2011
Performance with the Danish national Orchestra, 2009
Several solo recitals, 2010, 2011
Grand Prix: Music Without Limits International Competition, Lithuania, 2011
Studies with Martin Lysholm Jepsen (The Gradus School of Piano Playing, Tilst) |
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EMIL REINERT (17), FRANCE
2nd prize: the National Piano Competition, Chatou, 2010
Studies with Prof. Adam Wibrowski (Hector Berlioz Conservatoire, Paris) |
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RICCARDO VECELLIO SEGATE (17), ITALY
Has performed with the Symphony Orchestra of the Conservatory, Verona
1st Prizes in national competitions, 2007-2011
3rd prize: Camillo Togni International Competition, Gussago, 2004
3rd prize: Marco Fortini International Competition, Bologna, 2011
Selected for auditions: Gina Bachauer International Young Artists’ Competition, 2011
Studies with Prof. Laura Tringale (State Conservatory, Verona) and Alberto Nosè. |
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GRACE YAN (12), ENGLAND
Many 1st prizes in local festivals, 2009-2011
A recipient of several scholarships.
Studies with Rachel Yan. |
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HAO ZI YOH (16), MALAYSIA
Silver Medalist in Asian International Chopin Competition, Malaysia, 2004
Encouragement Award in the 6th Asia International Chopin Competition, Japan, 2005
1st prize: Bradsaw and Bueno International Competition, New York, 2007
1st prize: 10th international EPTA Competition, Belgium, 2010
Studies with Prof. Elza Kolodin (Hochschule für Musik, Freiburg) |
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