This is an independent competition to be held in Singapore of which competitors are required to play Chopin's works. It is not affiliated to Chopin competitions around the world. The aim and mission of this competition are to develop stylistic awareness and sensitivity in pianists towards the performance of Chopin's compositions. We seek talents, hope to develop their passion in Chopin's music which in turn will help them to prepare them for a future and career in this artistic arena.
LIVE ROUND & SUBMISSION for ONLINE FINALS. The requirements of this competition are specific and thus difficult. With this benchmark we received just slightly over 20 entries from the Asia region. ONLINE entries have gone through the preliminary elimination with only 3 candidates showed substantial potential to proceed to the finals.
Playing Chopin's music is challenging, technically and musically. It is commendable that young musicians have come forward to present their performances under specific requirements. As high standards of our competition have to be maintained, we congratulate the following finalists for their fine showing. Cash prizes for scores of above 91 points will be brought forward to the next competition. Winners are awarded trophies, medals and awards.
JURY TEAM Krystian Tkaczewski (Poland-USA) Yoshio Hamano ( Japan) Eunyoung Lee (Korea) Christine Octaviani (Indonesia-Singapore) Low Shao Ying (Singapore)
Andrei Slobodyanyuk (Russia) Age: 11 ( Junior, LIVE) Waltz in A minor 1843y Op. Posth Mazurka op.17 n.4 SILVER Trophy 88 points BEST MAZURKA prize $100
Mirelle Quah (Singapore) Age: 10 ( Junior, LIVE) Waltz in C# minor (Op.64 No.2) Mazurka in A minor (Op.17 No.4) BRONZE Trophy 83.5 points
Kai Fung Lam (Singapore) Age: 9 ( Junior, LIVE) Waltz in A Flat Op. 69, No. 1 Etude Op. 25, No. 2 BRONZE Trophy 81.33 points
Tristan Teoh Tian Hua (Singapore) Age: 10 ( Junior, LIVE) Waltz in D-flat major, Op.64, No.1 Fantasie Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op.66 Medal of Commendation 80 points
Chong Xiu Qi (Singapore) Age: 15 (Intermediate, LIVE) Mazurka in D major, Op. 33 No.2 Etude Op 10 No. 12 BRONZE Trophy 82.5 points
Nutdanai Nimitrungrot (Thailand) Age: 12 (Senior, ONLINE) Etude in C major Op.10 No.1 Mazurka in B minor Op.33 No.4 Polonaise in A flat major Op.53 Diploma with Excellence Award 85.67 points
Siwei Feng (China) Age: 16 (Advanced, LIVE) Etude Op 10 No 4 Nocturne Op 62 No 2 Chopin Scherzo No 2 Diploma with Excellence Award 85 points BEST NOCTURNE prize $100
Zhu Gaoyi, Jamus (Singapore) Age: 15 (Advanced, LIVE) Nocturne in E-flat, Op. 55 No. 2 Étude in Op. 10 No. 4 Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49 Diploma with Merit Award 83.75 points
Zheng Yu Sim (Singapore) Age: 20 (Artist, LIVE) Etude in C minor, op. 10 no. 12 Nocturne in C minor, op. 48 no. 1 Nocturne in E major, op. 62 no. 2 Ballade in G minor, op. 23 Diploma with Excellence Award 85.33 points
Chew Shi Ya (Singapore) Age: 21 (Artist, LIVE) Chopin Nocturne Op.62 No.1 in B Major Etude Op.10 No.8 in F Major Scherzo No.2 in B Flat Minor, Op.31 Diploma with Merit Award 80.67 points
Xavier, Yichou Sheng (Singapore) Age: 16 (Advanced) Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 Etude Op 10. No. 12 Ballade in F major, Op. 38 WITHDRAWN due to unforseen circumstances
PRE COMPETITION MASTERCLASSES:
Pre-competition masterclasses on Chopin's works, conducted by Dr Krystian Tkaczewski in April 2023