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

Lee Dionne

Area of Specialty:
classical piano, chamber music

Pianist Lee Dionne's playing has been described as "impressive" (NYTimes), "impeccable" (Fanfare Magazine), and "entrancing" (BBC Music Magazine). He appears regularly in venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, performing over forty solo and chamber recitals annually. Currently Lee is co-artistic director of Hayes Street Studio in Sydney. Previously he was the founding pianist of the award-winning, internationally acclaimed Merz Trio. A sought-after teacher, Lee holds a Doctorate from the Yale School of Music. His specific areas of expertise include historical performance, chamber music, and the keyboard works of Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, and Ravel.

Important Notes

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: $250 & Medal 2nd: $150 & Medal 3rd: $100 & Medal