Tuesday, June 9th
Classical Piano - Level 10 - Group B
Adjudicator: Philip Chiu
Winner of the 2023 JUNO award for Solo Classical Album of the Year, Canadian pianist Philip Chiu offers pianistic brilliance, engaging storytelling, and a welcoming stage presence that encourages exploration, authenticity, and connection with audiences. Described as “a pianist-painter who transforms each musical idea into a beautiful array of colours” (La Presse), Philip has become one of Canada’s leading musicians through his passion for creation and communication.
Philip has performed across North America, Europe, and Asia as soloist and chamber musician, with collaborators including James Ehnes, Emmanuel Pahud, Bomsori Kim, Johannes Moser, and Jonathan Crow. A veteran Canadian touring artist, he has performed in nearly every major Canadian venue.
Beyond the stage, Philip is deeply involved in musical life as a mentor, juror, educator and arts ambassador. He has coached extensively at McGill University, l’Université de Montréal and served on the collaborative faculty of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, and as artistic collaborator for institutions including the Honens International Piano Competition, CBC / Radio-Canada, l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Montreal International Music Competition, Jeunesses Musicales Canada and CBC Music.
Philip is represented by Andrew Kwan Artists Management.
Location
Conrad Grebel University College - Great Hall
140 Westmount Rd. N.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
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Classical Piano - Level 10 - Group B - Morning
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:9:00 AM | Name:Alicia Liu | Titles: Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 884 by Johann Sebastian Bach Arabesque No.1 by Claude Debussy | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
| Time:9:15 AM | Name:Janice Woo | Titles: Sonata in C Major Hob.XVI:35, (Complete) by Franz Joseph Haydn Nocturne in E Minor op. posth. 72, no. 1 by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:Take the Stage |
| Time:9:35 AM | Name:Lilian Chen | Titles: Mist by Court Stone Waltz in E Minor, op. posth., B 56 by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:Barrie |
| Time:9:50 AM | Name:Naomi Williams | Titles: Fantasia in C Minor, BWV 906 by Johann Sebastian Bach Magnolia Suite: Magnolias by R. Nathaniel Dett | Home Festival:South Simcoe |
| Time:10:05 AM | Name:Chun Hei Jaden Lai | Titles: Sonata No. 47 in B minor, Hob. XVI:32, Complete by Franz Joseph Haydn Arabesque No. 1 in E Major by Claude Debussy | Home Festival:CCC |
| Time:10:30 AM | Name:Lester Liang | Titles: Dance (Juba) by R. Nathaniel Dett Prelude and Fugue in B Flat Major, BWV 866 by Johann Sebastian Bach | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:10:45 AM | Name:Joyce Qiu | Titles: Sonata in F Major, op. 10, no. 2, 1st and 2nd mvts. by Ludwig van Beethoven Waltz in A Flat Major, op. 34, no. 1 by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:Ottawa Piano |
| Time:11:05 AM | Name:Max Wang | Titles: Fantasia in C Minor, BWV 906 by Johann Sebastian Bach Prelude in C Major, op. 12, no. 7 by Sergei Prokofiev | Home Festival:Hamilton |
| Time:11:20 AM | Name:Matthew Cheng | Titles: Sonata in F Minor, op. 2, no. 1, 1st and 2nd mvts. by Ludwig van Beethoven Nocturne in B Major, p. 165 by Cécile Chaminade | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
11:40 AM - Lunch Break
Classical Piano - Level 10 - Group B - Afternoon
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:1:00 PM | Name:Cheng Sun | Titles: Polonaise in G sharp Minor, op. posth., B 6 by Frédéric Chopin Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 884 by Johann Sebastian Bach | Home Festival:Peel |
| Time:1:15 PM | Name:Jake Wang | Titles: Sonata in E Major, Hob. XVI:31, complete by Franz Joseph Haydn Cassandra's Dream by James Domine | Home Festival:Star-MVP |
| Time:1:30 PM | Name:Jayden Su | Titles: Sonata in G Major, op. 14, no. 2, 1st and 2nd mvts. by Ludwig van Beethoven Barcarolle, op. 28, no. 1 by Amy Beach | Home Festival:Chatham |
| Time:1:55 PM | Name:Jonathan Omoto | Titles: Aufschwung, op. 12, no. 2 by Robert Schumann Cádiz, op. 47, no. 4 by Isaac Albéniz | Home Festival:Yip's |
| Time:2:10 PM | Name:Aria Liang | Titles: Sonata in E Major, Hob. XVI:31, complete by Franz Joseph Haydn Shimmer by Heather Schmidt | Home Festival:North York Live |
| Time:2:30 PM | Name:Kingsley Huang | Titles: Étude-tableau in G minor, op. 33, no. 8 by Sergei Rachmaninoff Shimmer by Heather Schmidt | Home Festival:London |
3:00 PM - Workshop and Announcement of Winners - MANDATORY
Workshop will be held from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.
5:00 PM - PLAYOFFS - Classical Piano - Level 10
The top two competitors from this class will proceed to the playoffs.
The playoffs will be held at Conrad Grebel University College - Chapel
140 Westmount Rd. N., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6