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Zoe Cheng

Zoe Cheng (2014)

| Australia

Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney

Senior Lecturer | Paul Rickard-Ford

Zoe is a 9-year-old prodigious pianist, making waves in Sydney's vibrant music scene. Zoe's musical odyssey commenced at the age of 3, fueled by an innate passion for the piano. Guided by dr. Paul Rickard-Ford at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, "Rising Star" program, Zoe has diligently honed her skills and expanded her musical horizons. Noteworthy accomplishments include clinching prizes in esteemed competitions, like the Sydney Eisteddford, and gracing the stage at the Showcase of the Sydney International Piano Competition 2023. Zoe's outstanding talent has also earned her the prestigious Kathleen Holmes McCrea Pianoforte scholarship within the "Rising Star" program. Despite her tender age, Zoe's unwavering dedication and love for the piano serve as the driving force, propelling her ever-evolving artistic journey.

I ROUND

  • Johann Sebastian Bach | WTC Book 2: Prelude and Fugue in c minor · BWV 871
  • Robert Schumann | Etudes after Paganini Caprices · Op. 3
    • Etude No. 1 , A minor
  • Frederic Chopin | Variations in A major "Souvenir de Paganini" · B. 37
  • Abram Chasins | 3 Chinese Pieces, Op. 5: No. 3 "Rush Hour in Hong Kong"

    • II ROUND

  • Johann Sebastian Bach | WTC Book 1: Prelude and Fugue in B flat major · BWV 866
  • Balys Dvarionas | "Mažoji siuita" ("Little Suite"): No. 8 "Dance" (Skudučiai style)
  • Franz Schubert | "Drei Klavierstücke" ("Three Piano Pieces") · D. 946
    • 2. Allegretto
  • Cécile Chaminade | Toccata · Op. 39


    • Performance time: Apr 16 09:59 - 10:17 Music Academy of Vytautas Magnus University, 101 aud. (V. Čepinskio g. 5, Kaunas)

    Winners

     

    Final

    Andrew Yin Apr 16 09:30 - 09:48
    Veronika Troščenko Apr 16 09:48 - 09:59
    Zoe Cheng Apr 16 09:59 - 10:17
    Felix Suo Apr 16 10:17 - 10:33
    Isabella Guo Apr 16 10:50 - 11:10
    Sniedze Sarja Apr 16 11:10 - 11:24
    Bennett So Apr 16 11:24 - 11:39

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