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2011 Competition dates announced
Monday, 26 July 2010

The seventh Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition will take place from 14th August to 27th August 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. 

Once again, the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University will be the venue for the two week program of events including the opening concert, all perofrmances by the 20 contestants in Rounds 1 and 2, plus recitals and masterclasses by members of the jury.

Our spectacular finals night will take place in the Concert Hall of the Queensland Performing Arts Complex on 27th August 2011.  This glittering evening features four finalists each playing a full concerto accompanied by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

 
Prizewinners 2009
Saturday, 29 August 2009

Congratulations to the Prizewinners of the 2009 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition: 

First Prize and Concerto Prize - Adam Herd
Second Prize - Jason Bae
Third Prize - Oliver She
Fourth Prize - James Guan

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2009 Finalists Announced
Sunday, 23 August 2009

The 4 finalists of the 2009 competition are, in order of play:

Oliver She (Rachmaninov, Concerto No. 3)
James Guan (Grieg, Concerto in A minor)
Jason Bae (Rachmaninov, Concerto No. 2)
Adam Herd (Ravel, Concerto in G major)

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Order of Play Sat 22/Sun 23 August
Friday, 21 August 2009

The Order of Play for Round 2 (Semi-Finals), Saturday 22 August / Sunday 23 August:

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2009 Semi-Finalists Announced
Thursday, 20 August 2009

After the opening three days of the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition, the Jury have determined that the following contestants will progress to Round 2 (listed in order of appearance):

Oliver She
Stephen Ma
Primavera Shima
Elina Yasumoto
James Guan
Aaron Liu
Jonathon Wilson
Jason Bae
Adam Herd
Aura Go

Congratulations to all competitors on their Round 1 performances.

The Semifinals take place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, Grey Street, Southbank, Brisbane. Tickets are available from QTIX, on 136 246 or www.qtix.com.au, or at the Conservatorium Box Office.

 
Order of Play - Wed/Thur 19/20 August
Wednesday, 19 August 2009

The Order of Play for Wednesday 19 August and Thursday 20 August:

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Order of Play 2009
Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Following the draw, the Order of Play for 2009 has been determined as follows:

Oliver Shi
Belle Chen
Ju Chun Kuan
Maggie Chen
Jisook Noh
Stephen Ma
Primavera Shima
Elina Yasumoto
James Guan
Aaron Liu
Jonathan Wilson
William Schmidt
Jennifer Li
Jason Bae
Dami Im 
Ben Chapman
Ryaed Owens
Bei Mi Chen
Adam Herd
Aura Go

 
Watch the competition online!
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Live Streaming @ the Music Page

All rounds and masterclasses of the 2009 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition are being streamed live onto the internet.  Visit www.themusicpage.com.au to watch online.

 
Newsletter - Winter 2009
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
The fourth edition newsletter for Friends & Supporters of the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition.
 
The Steinway D arrives!
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
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Principal Sponsor Theme and Variations has informed that the Steinway Model D brought in especially for the 2009 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition has arrived!  Here are a few photos capturing the moment of uncrating / unpacking one of the competition's pianos.

 
Competitors for 2009 Announced
Friday, 24 July 2009

After a rigorous and arduous round of auditions involving more than 50 young pianists all across Australia and New Zealand, the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition is delighted to welcome the following 20 contestants for the 2009 competition...

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Newsletter - Autumn 2009
Thursday, 14 May 2009

The third edition newsletter for Friends & Supporters of the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition.

 
Newsletter - Summer 2008-09
Friday, 23 January 2009

The second edition newsletter for Friends & Supporters of the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition.

 
Applications for 2009 now open!
Friday, 12 December 2008
 Applications for the 2009 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition are now open.  You can get the 2009 Application Brochure here.
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Newsletter - Winter 08
Sunday, 30 November 2008

The first edition newsletter for Friends & Supporters of the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition.

 
Prizewinners 2007
Monday, 27 August 2007
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Lo-An Lin

Congratulations to all of the prizewinners of the 2007 competition:

First Prize and Concerto Prize- Lo-An Lin
People's Choice Prize - Lo-An Lin
Second Prize - Roger Cui
Third Prize - Denny Liu
Fourth Prize - Oliver She

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Where are they now?

James Jae-won Moon
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Fourth Prizewinner in 2005, James Moon was accepted to take part in the 2006 Hammatsu Piano Competition, Japan.  In this major international competition, James successfully reached the second round.  James is continuing his studies at the Hochschule in Hannover with Arie Vardi.