WARSAW, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Canadian musician Bruce Xiaoyu Liu won the top prize at the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw on Thursday. a. But such tables give the impression of very concrete evaluations of all the aspects of performance, which is misleading. The winner, Bruce Liu, is way out front with everyone on the panel except the American juror Kevin Kenner and the Polish chair Katarzyna Popowa-Zydro, who give him 21 and 20. Music perception is very subjective. 2) the origins of the pianists are not relevant at all and even if they were, you ranking of piano power countries is childish and untrue. See my earlier comment at: There are a lot of things that go into a choice of piano, including the condition and calibration of a particular piano and the repertoire that is being played on it. 3. Two months ago. Actually, Mr. Gadjiev played a Kawai, not a Fazioli. In his day job, John Rink is Professor of Musical Performance Studies and a Fellow and Director of Studies in Music at St John's College. 4. By Piano League After 3 full days of third round performances in the 18th Chopin International Piano Competition Warsaw, the results of the third round of the competition were announced earlier today. Its a club of good ol boys. People really need to stop inserting their opinions as if they are Chopins to give more validation. Each party to bear its own cost. 2 He played a Fazioli piano; the Italian runner up, Alexander Gadjiev, played a Kawai. The name of the chairperson is written in bold. The Kawai sounded ugly and strident and the Fazioli is so rare in concert halls that it will never dominate. This just creates bad reputation. Master level students are required to also perform a Chopin Etude in Op. I feel less crazy reading your comment. Let me add my impression about that particular Fazioli: it sounded a bit brassy for all who played it. But even without that, the choice of a winner who is not the best in any existing category is incomprehensible to me. Incredible pianistl. A. In addition to performing, she also serves as artistic director of the Bravo! On the substance of the thing, its fun to note that Martin Garcia Garcia was the lowest-scored competitor to escape the first round, and that the Polish judges were pretty consistently unimpressed at first, while judges from elsewhere liked him quite a bit. Fazioli pianos lack the richness and beauty of tone characteristic of the best Steinways. Contestants must bring a score of the music performed to the competition . How can they be allowed to vote for others! Fantastic! It is presented to participants who balanced their technical skills and musical interpretation of the Chopin piece they played. Compromise is always rotten, by definition. Apart from error that Gadijev played the Fazioli, Norman is entirely correct. I wish to receive the University's news digest by email. In the event of any disputes, claims, questions, or disagreements arising from or relating to the rules and regulations of this Competition or the Competition Agreement, or the breach thereof, MTAC-WLA shall utilize its best effort to settle the disputes, claims, questions, or disagreements. Student must currently be studying with a current MTAC teacher member from any branch. I guess it shows how subjective the appreciation for each player's interpretations are. Here. I agree that the recent Leeds winner (nice chap) may sink without a trace- mainly owing to the intense competition he faces in the real musical world. I do know what you mean though. Entrants may choose from any of the solo piano works of Chopin. Twelfth International Chopin Youth Competition Saturday and Sunday November 13 and 14, 2021 Kawai Piano Gallery 5800 Richmond Ave Houston, TX 77057. In the event of a tie or ties, scholarship award amounts will be redistributed within the Division in which the tie(s) occurs. Said teacher must be students primary piano instructor for at least six months immediately prior to the Competition. Competition Judges Sophie-Vronique Cauchefer-Chopin, France Sophie-Vronique Cauchefer-Choplin is titular of the Grand Orgue of Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle in Paris and co-titular of the Grand Orgue of Saint Sulpice Paris. Second Chopin Youth Competition November 3rd and 4th, 2001 St. Thomas University Houston, Texas In 2001 The Second Chopin Youth Competition took place with 101 students participating and 21 teachers who prepared those contestants. Mediocre people chose mediocre people. A piano competition held in Warsaw, Poland to honour the name of Frdric Chopin. A bunch of political animals. I think the jurors are more accomplish pianists than most of you. The winner, Bruce Liu, is way out front with. Jurors cannot score their students but they can score other contestants lowly, especially those that pose a threat to their students. Marzena Diakun conducts the Frost Symphony Orchestra for the final rounds of the National Chopin Piano Competition. I would hardly call Liu mediocre. Chopins obvious deficiencies in this area. Whoever says Liu is not engaging, hasnt heard his Scherzo in E major, his Variations on Don Giovanni, or his Andante Spianato/Grande Polonaise Those who think Nehring is superior to Liu need to know there were 17 Juror in the Competition. The Chopin Competition recitals commence on 3 October 2015, with the winners' concerts scheduled for 21 -23 October at the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall. Yes, especially the final round, where most judges gave Cho a 9 or 10. 3. Last time around even the eventual winner got a 1/10 (the worst possible score) from one of the judges. Truly the most corrupt aspects of major international competitions do not come from individual jury members the difficulties arise from the influence and procedures imposed by the administrators. I found Garcias playing histrionic and this became very distracting, with the rocking, sweating and facial contortions. The National Chopin Piano Competition of the United States ("National Competition") is designed to offer performance opportunities and financial support to young American pianists, and to enable the Prize Winners to take part in the 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.Initiated in 1975, and held in Miami every five years, the National Competition rules reflect . 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Dang was not a jury member. 1", at the Master's Level. I couldnt stand the Fazioli sound, the more I heard it. Well 2nd and 3rd prize winners are usually better than the winner. Mr Wells is correct in that the scores were published on the 2021 Chopin Competition website on 4th November but there was no Press release or public notification whatsoever. Entrants may. The decision came after. Where I come from Bruce is an embarrassment as a name!! 4. Competitions are for horses, not artists. In my mind the Chopin International Piano Competition has lost all of its prestige and credibility. Well, maybe a Strad. Spain is producing great talent, more so every year. Announcement of laureates: on concert stage, properly dressed contestants, announcements translated in English, presentation of medals/trophies to winners by distinguished people, and unhurried pace.make it memorable and dignified). I dont think Chopin would have picked, these winners or so many of the prior ones. 5 It is unacceptable in 2021 for a competition jury to contain teachers of top contestants. The NW Chopin Foundation holds a yearly competition featuring the finest youth talent in Washington state. . He playing is of a very high level and he seems like a very nice man; he just needs to comport himself in a professional manner whilst at the piano to allow this to be the feature rather than himself. It is important to note, this award is decided by Assembly of Judges of the competition not by the F. Chopin Society. This competition is open to ALL MTAC Branches. One movement or multiple movements from a single sonata. Registration fee is non refundable. The others are very good as well but this young man is very different his interpretations, technical skills and spontaneity stands out. 2022 Chopin Festival NW. Lius secret weapon was his intense JOY in the music. As regards Mr Liu- I found him to be a highly proficient young keyboard artist. All award winners, such as Honorable Mentions, must attend the Final Round in order to collect their award. 23, No. Even incredible pianists can have off days. Contestants must bring a score of the music performed to the competition . By the finals, there was little doubt. And judging by the scorecards, they had their eyes on the pianist Bruce (Xiaoyu) Liu, a Canadian dynamo . I would go further on the comment about judges. Main article: III International Chopin Piano Competition The final of the competition. I went to the chamber music rounds. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Despite the fact that Spain boasts pianists like Joaquin Achucarro or Juan Perez Floristan or Javier Perianes, somehow Spain isnt in the loop of jury connections and never seems to be regarded seriously as a national power (to use the word in the article above). 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