©Frances Marshall
The piano has been on fire all week as the excitement heats up at Leeds with the announcement of ten Semi-Finalists! After twenty-four stunning performances in the Second Round by young virtuosos from all corners of the world, ten will go on to face off for a spot in the finals. As we inch closer to the finals, one of these ten impressive artists will take home the Leeds title…
- Kai-Min Chen (China Taiwan)
- Xuehong Chen (China)
- Junyan Chen (China)
- Jaeden Izik-Dzurko (Canada)
- Elizaveta Kliuchereva (Russia)
- Khanh Nhi Luong (Vietnam)
- Callum McLachlan (United Kingdom)
- Julian Miles Trevelyan (United Kingdom)
- Tomoharu Ushida (Japan)
- Ryan Zhu (Canada)
Among the standout Semi-Finalists are talents from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, each poised to deliver performances that promise to be both technically brilliant and deeply emotive. Music lovers will be treated to a thrilling display of artistry as these gifted pianists tackle some of the most challenging repertoire in classical music.
The Semi-Final round, which kicks off this Sunday, will see these exceptional artists compete not only for the coveted prize, but for a chance to mesmerize audiences and critics alike with their individual and group interpretations. Over five sessions, each pianist will perform solo works alone, as well as group works together with brilliant musicians from the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective.
As the stakes grow higher, the atmosphere in Leeds is buzzing with excitement as the audience cheers on their favorite performers. Which artists will move on to the prestigious next round? With only five spots available in the Concerto Finals, every note counts. Will you be listening?