LEWIS EADY NATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION

10-12 February 2022

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Lewis Eady National Piano Competition.

Congratulations to all the prize winners!

 
 

PRIZE WINNERS

First Prize
Otis Prescott-Mason (NZD $5,000 kindly donated by an anonymous donor)
+ Recital at Lewis Eady Steinway Showroom
+ Performance opportunity with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Second Prize
Shuan Liu (NZD $3,000 kindly donated by an anonymous donor)

Third Prize
Jessica Chi (NZD $1,000 kindly donated by Trinity College London)

Best Performance of a Classical Sonata
Otis Prescott-Mason ($1,000 kindly donated by the Auckland Branch IRMTNZ)

Best Performance of a New Zealand work
Catherine Chang ($500 kindly donated by SOUNZ)

People’s Choice Award
Otis Prescott-Mason ($500 kindly donated by Lewis Eady)

Congratulations to all the prize winners and well done to all the competitors of the Competitions!

 

FINALISTS

UPDATE | We are SOLD OUT of tickets for the Grand Final round due to restrictions and limited capacity. We hope you will be able to join us for the livestream of the event on this page. 

TUNE IN HERE TO WATCH THE GRAND FINAL - LIVE!

SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY | 2PM

Recitals from three string players and three pianists will be presented, followed by prize giving.

 

YOU GET TO VOTE

GRAND FINAL
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

Be your own judge and cast your ONLINE vote for your favourite string finalist and favourite piano finalist.

Online voting opens on 12 February at 2:00pm and closes 2 minutes after the last performance.

Prize winners will be announced from the stage.
(With thanks to Matt Pestle)

 

Together, the Hill Family Foundation for Art and Music and the Lewis Eady Charitable Trust work to serve our promising emerging musicians. We acknowledge the profound impact the pandemic has had on this age group – it has denied not only opportunities, but has in many ways lost them income and the stamina, purpose and drive to keep practicing. We applaud our competitors’ resilience in the face of ongoing deferrals and, through grit and dogged perseverance, we will make this competition happen for them. As they say, the show must go on.

It is because of our honourable sponsors and patrons, who have stood behind us through the turbulent months, that we are able to remain steadfast in our commitment. Thank you to Craigs Investment Partners, Nockie’s Palette Wine, Chiron Group, and the Hill Family Foundation as well as our prize donors (please see them below).

 

LEWIS EADY
NATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION

PRESENTED BY LEWIS EADY CHARITABLE TRUST

10 - 12 FEBRURAY 2022

 
 

The Lewis Eady National Piano Competition will bring together 15 of New Zealand's finest young pianists for an intensive and inspiring two days of music-making.

Since 2013, this biennial competition has inspired, surprised, and delighted music enthusiasts, and has successfully launched the careers of many Kiwi artists, including Jason Bae (Steinway Artist) and Somi Kim (NZTrio).

Each competitor will perform two 30-minute recital programmes of their choice. The repertoire must include a work by a New Zealand composer. The adjudicator will select three competitors to compete in the Grand Final on Saturday 12 February, in conjunction with the National String Competition.

 

COMPETITION DETAILS:

SEMI-FINALS

THURSDAY, 10 FEBRUARY - ROUND 1
FRIDAY, 11 FEBRUARY - ROUND 2

VENUE: Hanene Pavillion, 41 Hanene Street, St Heliers
(parking on street)

COMPETITION DRAW

ROUNDS 1 & 2 | 9:30am
SHUAN LIU
LOUIS LUCAS-PERRY
HENRY MENG
OTIS PRESCOTT-MASON
YUEZHANG (MICHAEL) SONG

ROUNDS 1 & 2 | 2:00pm
SOPHIA XU
ALEX XUYAO BAI
WILLIAM BERRY
CATHERINE CHANG
JESSICA CHI
JIAZHOU CONROY HU

ROUNDS 1 & 2 | 7:00pm
BEN KENNEDY
JIE LIANG
SHAN LIU

MASTERCLASS

SATURDAY, 12 FEBRUARY | 9:30am - 12:00pm

Venue: Diocesan Performing Arts Centre, Clyde St, Epsom

Masterclasses for competitors not involved in the Grand Final
String - Justine Cormack | Piano - Terence Dennis

GRAND FINAL

In conjunction with the National String Competition
SATURDAY, 12 FEBRUARY | 2:00PM

Venue: Diocesan Performing Arts Centre, Clyde St, Epsom

Recitals from three pianists and three string players will be presented followed by the judges’ announcement of the winners. Livestream of the Grand Final can be accessed on this site.

Finalists (in performance order):

Christine Jeon, String, Cello
Shuan Liu, Piano
KiHei Lee, String, Violin
Otis Prescott-Mason, Piano
Hyein Kim, String, Cello
Jessica Chi, Piano

 

OVER $10,000 IN PRIZES

1st Prize | $5,000
+ Recital at Lewis Eady Steinway Showroom
+ Performance opportunity with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in 2022

2nd Prize | $3,000

3rd Prize | $1,000
Supported by Trinity College London

Best Performance of a Classical Sonata | $1000
Supported by the Auckland Branch IRMTNZ

Best Performance of a New Zealand Work | $500
Supported by SOUNZ

People's Choice Award | $500
Supported by the Lewis Eady

 

ADJUDICATOR

Meet Terence Dennis

We are delighted to welcome celebrated New Zealand pianist and pedagogue, Terence Dennis, to adjudicate the 2021 Lewis Eady National Piano Competition. Currently Blair Professor and Head of Classical Performance studies at the University of Otago, Terence is acclaimed both overseas and in New Zealand for his performances and teaching.

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

 

CONTACT

Lewis Eady Charitable Trust - lectadmin@lewiseady.co.nz

 

The brightest stars are those on the rise. Join us and watch the exciting future of New Zealand’s next generation of classical music talent.

 

SUPPORTERS OF THE NATIONAL COMPETITIONS

PRIZE DONORS:
Auckland Branch IRMTNZ
Lewis Eady
SOUNZ
Trinity College London

SPONSORS:
Chiron Group NZ
Craigs Investment Partners
Diocesan School for Girls
Nockie’s Palette
Patagonia Chocolates
The University of Auckland School of Music