Wednesday, June 10th
Classical Piano - Level 9 - Group A
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 - Chapel
140 Westmount Rd. N.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
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Classical Piano - Level 9 - Group A - Morning
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:9:45 AM | Name:Aaryav Srivastava | Titles: Fugue in C Major, BWV 952 by Johann Sebastian Bach Barcarole, op. 19, no. 5 by Niels Gade | Home Festival:IMFC |
| Time:9:55 AM | Name:Xavier Pak | Titles: Andaluza (Playera) (no. 5), Danzas españolas, by Enrique Granados Prelude in D flat Major, op. 28, no. 15 by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:Barrie |
| Time:10:10 AM | Name:Lillian Chu | Titles: Humoreske, op. 58, no. 2 by Max Reger Etude in A Major, op. 636, no. 6 by Carl Czerny | Home Festival:Peel |
| Time:10:20 AM | Name:Solana Brew | Titles: Monarchs by Martha Hill Duncan Raindrop Prelude by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:London |
| Time:10:30 AM | Name:Benson Haoyang Li | Titles: Sonata in A Major, K 209, complete by Domenico Scarlatti La séparation (Nocturne) by Mikhail Glinka | Home Festival:North York Live |
| Time:10:40 AM | Name:Lucas Lin | Titles: Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI:23, 1st mvt. by Franz Joseph Haydn A Moonlit Night on the Spring River by Edward Han Jiang | Home Festival:Unionville |
| Time:10:55 AM | Name:Yiming Zhang | Titles: Intermezzo No. 1 by Manuel Ponce Tarentelle, op. 77, no. 6 by Moritz Moszkowski | Home Festival:Pickering GTA |
| Time:11:10 AM | Name:Lucas Wei | Titles: April (Snowdrop) (no. 4) by Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky Toccata Spirito, Dennis Alexander’s Favorite Solos, 3 ALF by Dennis Alexander | Home Festival:Take the Stage |
| Time:11:25 AM | Name:Randa Wang | Titles: Notturno, op. 54, no. 4 by Edvard Grieg L'Egyptienne by Jean Philippe Rameau | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
11:40 AM - Lunch Break
Classical Piano - Level 9 - Group A - Afternoon
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:1:00 PM | Name:Lianna Li | Titles: Les Cyclops by Jean-Philippe Rameau Waltz in C sharp Minor, op. 64, no. 2 by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:Chatham |
| Time:1:15 PM | Name:James Wang | Titles: Six Variations on a Ukrainian Folk Song, op. 51, no. 5 by Dmitri Kabalevsky L'Egyptienne by Jean-Philippe Rameau | Home Festival:Windsor-Essex |
| Time:1:25 PM | Name:Aaron Laraby | Titles: Tarentelle, op. 77, no. 6 by Moritz Moszkowski Six Variations on Nel cor più non mi sento, WoO 70 by Ludwig van Beethoven | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:1:40 PM | Name:Timothy Yeo | Titles: Sinfonia No. 2 in C Minor, BWV788 by Johann Sebastian Bach Sonata in G Major op. 79, 1st mvt. by Ludwig van Beethoven | Home Festival:Ottawa Piano |
| Time:1:55 PM | Name:Ava Del Vasto | Titles: Silhouette Moon by Martha Mier Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47, no. 2, 1st mvt. by Ludwig van Beethoven | Home Festival:St. Thomas |
| Time:2:10 PM | Name:Sara Aizawa | Titles: Sinfonia No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 788 by Johann Sebastian Bach Six Variations on a Ukrainian Folk Song, op. 51, no. 5 by Dmitri Kabalevsky | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
| Time:2:20 PM | Name:Alvin Gao | Titles: Waltz in C sharp Minor, op. 64, no. 2 by Frédéric Chopin The Cat and Mouse Tango, Piano by Gary K. Thomas | Home Festival:Hamilton |
2:45 PM - Workshop and Announcement of Winners - MANDATORY
Workshop will be held from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm.
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.
4:45 PM - PLAYOFFS - Classical Piano - Level 9
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