Piano virtuosos compete for top honours in Shepparton

THE stage is set for a truly electrifying week of pianism in Shepparton next month with 14 of Australia’s most talented young pianists waiting in the wings for the biennial Australian National Piano Awards.

These gifted musicians will compete for over $70,000 in prize money by performing classical masterpieces from composers like Bach, Haydn, Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven, and many more, spanning four centuries of piano music.

The Australian National Piano Awards will be held at Riverlinks Eastbank from October 7-12, 2024, featuring solo recitals from October 7-10, the semi-final on October 11, and the grand final with prize presentations on October 12.

In the lead-up to the grand finale, three adjudicators will listen intently and appraise every performance, while audiences can vote for their favourite pianist in the Lorna Speechley Memorial Prize for the People’s Choice.

Tickets are available through Riverlinks via 5832 9511, emailing boxoffice@riverlinksvenues.com.au or their website: riverlinksvenues.com.au

Don’t miss this chance to witness a world-class celebration of piano music, showcasing Australia’s brightest young classical talents. 

VIRTUOSO… The Australian National Piano Awards will return to Shepparton October 7-12, 2024. Pictured below are finalists Calvin Abdiel, Jiaqi Cheng, Paul Cheung, Michael de Huy, Joshua Han, Samuel Hill, Jude Holland, Bowen Li, Rachael Lin Luo, Nicolas Margarit, Rachel Shindang, Kevin Suherman, Rio Xiang. Photo: Supplied