225: 19th Century Piano (13 & 14 Years)
Sat 26 Jul 2025, 1.00pm
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Solo Event
Event Age
13 to 14 years
(only entrants who are between 13 and 14 years old as of 31 December 2025 can take part in this event)
Total Performance Time
8 minutes
Venue
Chippen Street Theatre
Supported by
The John Lamble Foundation
Entry Information
Own choice of one or more items. Total performance time of up to 8 minutes, which includes time taken between items.
Adjudicator
Nicholas Kennedy
Acclaimed for his "stirring, magnetic, and powerful" interpretations (ArtsHub), pianist and scholar Dr Nicholas Kennedy is among Australia's most exciting musicians and musical thinkers. Nicholas completed his undergraduate studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (SCM), graduating with First Class Honours and the University Medal. He subsequently earned a Master of Music (Distinction) at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London, and a PhD at SCM, with a thesis on the last three Beethoven piano sonatas. Nicholas was Open Instrumental Winner of the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition 2023, and his debut album, The Last Piano Sonatas, was released in 2021. Recent performance highlights include Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Barrier Reef Orchestra, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Modést Orchestra, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 with Sydney University Symphony Orchestra, and solo recitals for Arts Bundanoon, Sydney Schubert Society and the Beethoven at the Con Festival. Nicholas is frequently invited to adjudicate competitions including Sydney Eisteddfod and the Palladian Intercollegiate Competition, and in April 2026 will travel to Surabaya, Indonesia to give masterclasses. He is also an accomplished cellist. Besides his performing activities, Nicholas is deeply involved in music research. He is a published author in the field of nineteenth-century music analysis, and has presented at international symposia including Performers(’) Present in Singapore, McrMAC in Manchester, and Reimagining Musical Programming in Sydney. Nicholas currently serves as Associate Lecturer at SCM, where he has been on faculty since 2022.
Important Notes
Conditions
At the discretion of Sydney Eisteddfod Management, selected place-getters may qualify for Event 220: Sydney Eisteddfod Alf & Pearl Pollard Memorial Instrumental Awards for Performance Excellence (13-15 Years). 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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