222: Recital Award (13 Years)
Thu 11 Jul 2024, 8.30am
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Solo Event
Event Age
13 years
Total Performance Time
10 minutes
Venue
Sydney Eisteddfod @ Chippen Street Theatre
Supported by
A Donor through Sydney Eisteddfod
Entry Information
Own choice of two or more piano works contrasting in style and period, displaying a diverse and varied recital program
Total performance time of up to 10 minutes, which includes time taken between items.
Adjudicator
Nancy Litten
Nancy won an Arts Council award to study in London with Julius Isserlis at thirteen, and an Open Piano Scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music at sixteen, winning prizes during her studies there. She has performed as a pianist in solo, orchestral and chamber music, and as a piano accompanist, being well known in Kent. She is an all-round musician, also having been a freelance orchestral violinist and leader of a string quartet.
Tutoring has formed a large part of her life, from beginners through to diploma level; she has taught privately and in many different types of school, also courses and masterclasses. She is an ABRSM examiner, and adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Festivals (serving as Representative on the Adjudicators' Council).
Alfred UK has published a range of her books: two series of tutors (electric keyboard, and violin), piano trio arrangements of famous piano pieces Classical Vienna, and Romantic Vienna, three books for singers, choirs and accompanists. Her pieces and arrangements can be found in many publications (including The Sad Ghost at piano (ABRSM grade 3). EVC Music has recently published a book of her original piano pieces (intermediate) called Piano Postcards.
Conditions
Note: Works may be repeated once in another event.
At the discretion of Sydney Eisteddfod Management, selected place-getters aged 13-15 years may qualify for Event 220: Sydney Eisteddfod Alf & Pearl Pollard Memorial Instrumental Awards for Performance Excellence (13-15 Years).
If insufficient entries in either Events 221 or 222 these will combine.
Please refer to the Piano Rules & Conditions of Entry. Your entry is accepted under these conditions.
Prizes
Winner: $200 & Medal
2nd: $100 & Medal
3rd: $50 & Medal
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