The National BERNSTEIN Piano Competition 2023 Junior
The National Final of the Bernstein Piano Competition took place at Bernie’s on 1st October 2023.
A breathtaking Junior final, consisting of twelve competitors between the ages of 8 and 12 years, performed two contrasting pieces in front of a generous audience.
The Bernstein 218 concert grand piano glistened with the full spectrum of exciting tonal dynamics under the fingers of these incredible young pianists.
Three prizes were awarded:
First place: Madeline Ong ( pictured with Teacher, Mrs Drew ).
Second place: Edward Cui
Third place: Jodie Zhao
Bernstein competition junior participants ( pictured right )
The National BERNSTEIN Piano Competition 2023 Senior
In a spectacular Senior final, nine competitors between the ages of 13 and 16 performed two contrasting pieces in front of a keen audience.
The Bernstein 218 concert grand piano glistened with the full spectrum of exciting tonal dynamics under the fingers of these incredible young pianists.
Three prizes were awarded:
First place: Andi Wu
Second place: Ayana Fridkin
Third place: Edilyn Wong
Bernstein competition senior participants ( pictured left )
The National BERNSTEIN Piano Competition
- Sunday 1st October 2023
- Created in 1988 by Professor Max Cooke OAM and Bernstein Australia, to encourage young piano students and provide a friendly yet competitive environment for students to excel in piano performance.
- Beautiful trophies and certificates will be presented.
- Entry is by teacher selection at a Masterclass event.
- Over 40 years later, the Bernstein Piano Competition has encouraged generations of young pianists.
- Connecting students with some of Australia’s leading pianists and educators provides a unique and enriching experience for young piano students.
- In addition to receiving a valuable lesson, young pianists benefit from performance experience as well as by hearing other performances.
- Each year, Masterclass heats are held at Bernstein Piano Dealers in Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. At each Masterclass heat, selected students are invited to compete as finalists in the National Bernstein Piano Competition, held in Melbourne in October.
- Over the years, Bernstein Australia has flown finalists to Melbourne for a sensational competition event.
- Beautiful trophies and certificates are presented.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
BERNSTEIN COMPETITION
To Enter
- Entrants are selected at Masterclass events and invited in writing (email)
Age Limit
- Junior: 8 to 12 years
- Senior: 13 to 16 years
- Age at 1st October 2023.
Minimum Standard Recommended
- Junior: Grade 3 AMEB or equivalent
- Senior: Grade 5 AMEB or equivalent
Competition Performance
- Finalists are required to perform two contrasting pieces of up to 8 minutes (under 12 years) or maximum 10 minutes (13 to 16 years).
- Competition Selection:At each Masterclass, the guest teacher will select students to invite as finalists for the Bernstein Piano Competition. Selected students will be invited by email within 1-2 days and can accept or decline by reply email.
- Competition Performance:Finalists are required to perform two contrasting pieces of up to 8 minutes (under 12 years) or a maximum of 10 minutes (13 to 16 years).
- Competition Time Limit:Performances over the time limit may not be eligible for prizes and a minimum penalty of 2% will be deducted for going over time.
- Competition Program Changes:Finalists are requested to submit their performance selection for the program. No program changes will be permitted after 1 pm on Tuesday 26th September 2023.
- Past Winners:Past first place winners are not eligible to be selected for the same Competition division.
- Copyright:You must bring a legal copy of music for any piece you play at the Bernstein Piano Competition. Staff will be required to sight this on check in.* If you are playing with music, then please bring a photocopy of both pieces for the adjudicator. This photocopy will be destroyed after the event.* If you are not playing with music, please provide the original music for the adjudicator. This will be returned to you at the end of the event.
- Competition Adjudication:Two adjudicators will be present for each section. The adjudicators decision is final.
- Competition Warm Up:Warm up is not available on the Competition day, however students are welcome to call 9872 5122 to book a 20 minute rehearsal time in week prior to the event.