Young pianists compete at the Philippine Steinway Youth Piano Competition 2014

April 26, 2014, 6:00 PM

Corazon Aquino Hall

St. Scholastica’s College

Manila

The search is on for to the country's best young pianists at the Philippine Steinway Youth Piano Competition 2014 happening this April 26, 2014, 6:00 PM at the Corazon Aquino Hall at St. Scholastica’s College, Manila.

The winner of this competition, participated by pianists aged 17 and below, will compete with representatives from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam in the Steinway Regional Finals Asia Pacific that will take place in Singapore on July 26, 2014. The winner in Singapore will then get to represent the region in the prestigious International Steinway Festival in Hamburg, Germany in September. In the International Steinway Festival, talents from different parts of the globe, including Europe, East Asia, and Asia Pacific, will gather to celebrate musical excellence in a non-competitive concert.

Ms. Celine Goh, chairlady of the Steinway Youth Piano Competition, says, “The Steinway Youth Piano Competition is a holistic approach to the art of piano playing and it is a platform for young budding musicians to get together, foster friendship, and the joy of making music. There is of course a competition pressure but the real reward is to be part of it, and to be part of a big family of young people who love to play the piano.”

The Philippine Steinway Youth Piano Competition 2014 is organized by Steinway Boutique Manila, the exclusive dealer of Steinway & Sons pianos in the Philippines. Scheduled to open in April 2014 at the 6750 Building, Ayala Avenue, Makati, Steinway Boutique Manila will have a selection of Steinway & Sons as well as the Steinway-designed Boston and Essex pianos.

For inquiries:

Joyce Tan 718-0333, joycetan@steinway-boutique.com.ph