Thursday, June 12th
Classical Piano - Level 8 - Group A
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 - Chapel
140 Westmount Rd. N.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6
Classical Piano - Level 8 - Group A - Morning
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:9:30 AM | Name:Sara Aizawa | Titles: Invention No. 6 in E Major, BWV 777 by Johann Sebastian Bach Sonata in A Major, op. 59, no. 1, 1st mvt. by Friedrich Kuhlau | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo |
| Time:9:40 AM | Name:Tony Huang | Titles: Rondo in C Major, op. 52, no. 6 by Johann Nepomuk Hummel Scherzo in B flat Major, D593, no. 1 by Franz Schubert | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis |
| Time:9:50 AM | Name:Eric Zhang | Titles: Little Prelude in E Major, BWV 937 by Johann Sebastian Bach The Little Shepherd (no. 5), Children's Corner by Claude Debussy | Home Festival:Peel |
| Time:10:00 AM | Name:Lianna Li | Titles: Sonatina in F Major, op. 20, no. 3, 1st mvt. by Friedrich Kuhlau Waltz in A Flat Major, op. posth. 69, no. 1 ("L'adieu") by Frédéric Chopin | Home Festival:Chatham |
| Time:10:10 AM | Name:Owen Gou | Titles: Nocturne in B Flat Major, H 37 by John Field Little Prelude in E Major, BWV 938 by Johann Sebastian Bach | Home Festival:Woodstock |
| Time:10:20 AM | Name:Patrick Yu | Titles: Sonatina in G Major, op. 55, no. 2 , 3rd mvt. by Friedrich Kuhlau The Spruce, op. 75, no. 5 by Jean Sibelius | Home Festival:Hamilton |
| Time:10:30 AM | Name:Callindra Beilby | Titles: Solfeggio in C Minor, Wq 117/2, H 220 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Poetic Tone Picture, op. 3, no. 1 by Edvard Grieg | Home Festival:Barrie |
| Time:10:40 AM | Name:Zachary Wang | Titles: Invention No. 13 in A MinorBWV 784 by Johann Sebastian Bach Sonatina in G Major, op. 36, no .5, 1st mvt. by Muzio Clementi | Home Festival:Toronto |
| Time:10:50 AM | Name:Eliana Corrales | Titles: Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784 by Johann Sebastian Bach Jazz Exercise No. 2 by Oscar Peterson | Home Festival:Niagara |
| Time:11:00 AM | Name:Ariana Zhai | Titles: Sonatina in G major, op. 55, no. 2, 3rd mvt. by Friedrich Kuhlau Incognito by Jason Sifford | Home Festival:IMFC |
| Time:11:10 AM | Name:Roman Ashby | Titles: Incognito by Jason Sifford Solfeggio in C Minor, Wq 117/2, H 220 by C.P.E. Bach | Home Festival:Brant |
| Time:11:20 AM | Name:Leslie Ye | Titles: Nocturne in B flat Major, H37 by John Field Disco-Visit by Mike Schoenmehl | Home Festival:Windsor-Essex |
| Time:11:30 AM | Name:Eleanor Romo | Titles: Sonata in C Major, K 545, 1st mvt. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The Storm, op. 109, no. 13 by Johann Friedrich Burgmüller | Home Festival:St. Thomas |
11:45 AM - Lunch Break
Classical Piano - Level 8 - Group A - Afternoon
| Time | Name | Titles | Home Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time:1:00 PM | Name:Hanning Ye | Titles: Tango callejero by Mike Springer Sonata in C Major, K 545, 1st mvt. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Home Festival:Sudbury |
| Time:1:10 PM | Name:Rebecca Villavicencio | Titles: Solfeggio In C Minor, Wq 117/2, H220 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Sonata in C Major, K 545, 1st mvt. by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Home Festival:Oshawa |
| Time:1:20 PM | Name:Miraya Agrawal | Titles: Sonatina in E flat Major, op.19/20, no. 6, 1st mvt. by Jan Ladislav Dussek Tango callejero by Mike Springer | Home Festival:London |
| Time:1:30 PM | Name:Christy Zhou | Titles: Sonatina in G major, op. 55, no. 2, 3rd mvt. by Friedrich Kuhlau Nocturne in B flat Major, H 37 by John Field | Home Festival:Pickering GTA |
| Time:1:40 PM | Name:Ethan Ru | Titles: Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:39, 1st mvt. by Franz Joseph Haydn Song without Words, op.19b, no. 6 by Felix Mendelssohn | Home Festival:Take the Stage |
| Time:1:50 PM | Name:Iris Sun | Titles: Sonata in B flat Major, C 27 by Domenico Cimarosa Incognito by Jason Sifford | Home Festival:Yip's |
2:15 PM - Workshop and Announcement of Winners - MANDATORY
Workshop will be held from approximately 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Announcement of winners will happen at the end of the workshop.
4:00 PM - PLAYOFFS - Classical Piano - Level 8
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