Monday, June 9th
Classical Piano - Open - Group B
Adjudicator: Jean-Luc Therrien
Named one of the "30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30" by CBC Music in 2020, it was said of pianist Jean-Luc Therrien that he "[…] was able to stand out through his frank playing, […] not hesitating to go off the beaten track to reveal to us his personal reading of certain passages. A very refreshing performance. » (La Scena Musicale)
With his playing always resolute, committed and sincere, the native of Repentigny in Quebec has for several years led an active career as a soloist, chamber musician, collaborative pianist and educator throughout the world. Among other collaborations, he has shared the stage with notable musicians and ensembles including cellist Colin Carr, cellist Zlatomir Fung, The Happenstancers and the Claudel-Canimex Quartet. In February 2022, he was a soloist with the Royal Conservatory of Music Orchestra at Koerner Hall (Toronto) under the baton of conductor Tania Miller. As a soloist, he also collaborated with Jeunesses Musicales Canada (2016) and Debut Atlantic (2022 and 2025) for concert tours in Quebec and the Maritimes.
Finalist and prizewinner in several competitions including the NTD International Piano Competition in New York City, Mauro Paolo Monopoli Prize in Italy, the Canadian Music Competition Stepping Stone and the Luigi Zanuccoli International Competition in Italy, Jean-Luc Therrien has stood out in many other notable competitions such as such as the Sendai International Piano Competition in Japan, the Lyon International Piano Competition, the Roma International Piano Competition, the Prix d'Europe Competition, the OSM Standard Life Competition, etc.
In addition to being an active performer, Jean-Luc has adjudicated for organizations such as Debut Atlantic and given Masterclasses in music schools around the world including the Conservatoire de Musique du Québec and the Dalhousie University. He also has two albums to his credit, released on the labels Orpheus Classical and Klarthe; these are available on most online music streaming platforms. He also shares his recordings in video format on his YouTube channel (Jean-Luc Therrien, pianist).
Photo credit: Gaetz Photography
Location
Conrad Grebel University College - Great Hall
140 Westmount Rd. N.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
Classical Piano - Open - Group B - Morning
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:9:00 AM | Name:Kathleen Gong | Titles: Toccata in E Minor, BWV 914 by Johann Sebastian Bach Sonatine by Maurice Ravel Etude in G-flat major "Black Keys", op. 10, no. 5 by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:9:30 AM | Name:Alos Bato | Titles: Liebestraum No.3 by Franz Liszt Asturias, op. 47, no. 5 by Isaac Albeniz Paganini Jazz by Fazil Say | Home Festival:Oshawa |
| Time:9:55 AM | Name:Bailee Bai | Titles: Suite de Danzas Criollas, op. 15 by Alberto Ginastera Witches' Dance, op. 17, no. 2 by Edward MacDowell Sonata in E Minor, op. 90, complete by Ludwig van Beethoven | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
| Time:10:30 AM | Name:Laura Nyburg | Titles: Toccata in G Major, BWV 916 by Johann Sebastian Bach Piano Sonata in E Minor, op. 90, Complete by L. van Beethoven Pour Les Octaves by Claude Debussy | Home Festival:Norfolk |
| Time:11:00 AM | Name:Elsa Ren | Titles: Prelude and Fugue in B flat Minor, BWV 867 by Johann Sebastian Bach Sonata in A Major, K 331, 1st and 2nd mvts. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Chasing Nathaniel by David L. McIntyre | Home Festival:Hamilton |
| Time:11:25 AM | Name:Ethan Ma | Titles: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903 by Johann Sebastian Bach Nocturne in C Minor, op. 48, no. 1 by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:Star-MVP |
11:50 AM - Lunch Break
Classical Piano - Open - Group B - Afternoon
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:12:50 PM | Name:Angela Suet Kee Ng | Titles: Transmissions by David McIntyre Sonata No. 13 in B flat Major, K. 333, 1st and 2nd mvts. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S 514 by Franz Liszt | Home Festival:CCC |
| Time:1:30 PM | Name:Yiyan Liu | Titles: Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 903 by Johann Sebastian Bach Gnomenreigen (no. 2) by Franz Liszt Tom and Jerry Show by Hiromi Uehara | Home Festival:Unionville |
2:15 PM - Workshop and Announcement of Winners - MANDATORY
Workshop will be held from approximately 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm.
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.
4:15 PM - PLAYOFFS - Classical Piano - Open
The top competitor 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