"A remarkable victory" - 25-year-old Canadian triumphs in distinguished Leeds piano contest
Canadian Pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Wins the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, a 25-year-old pianist from Canada, has made history by winning the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition. This prestigious competition, co-founded by Dame Fanny Waterman in 1963, is one of the classical music world's most sought-after prizes.
Held every three years, the competition is open to pianists under 30 from around the world. This year, Jaeden beat out four other talented pianists in the final: Junyan Chen (China), Khanh Nhi Luong (Vietnam), Kai-Min Chang (Taiwan), and Julian Trevelyan (United Kingdom).
The winning performance took place at St George's Hall in Bradford, where Jaeden delivered a captivating performance of Brahms' Piano Concerto No.2. He played alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Domingo Hindoyan. The experience, Jaeden described, was "unforgettable."
Dame Imogen Cooper, chair of the jury, praised Jaeden's performance, stating that he demonstrated exceptional artistic maturity, imagination, technical command, and a profound ability to captivate and transport the audience.
The win comes with a substantial prize of more than $150,000 (£83,200), as well as the Dame Fanny Waterman Gold Medal. Jaeden also receives a package of concerts with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, a debut at Wigmore Hall, and recital tours across the UK and internationally.
Jaeden is no stranger to the limelight. In 2021, he was named one of '30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30' by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). His win at the Leeds International Piano Competition has made headlines around the world.
When asked about his goals in competing, Jaeden stated that he enters competitions with a desire to share his music with more people, gain more experience as a performer, and become a better artist. It seems that his strategy paid off.
The conductor under whom Jaeden performed with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra during his win at the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition is not specified in the provided search results. However, Maestro Hindoyan was "so wonderful to collaborate with" during the high-stakes performance. Jaeden felt as though he was enjoying a beautiful performance by the Philharmonic from the stage during the performance.
Jaeden is a graduate of the Juilliard School in New York and has a Master's degree from the University of British Columbia. His journey in the world of classical music is just beginning, and we can expect to see much more of this talented pianist in the future.
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