For the tenth year, we welcome back the Leeds Conservatoire semi-finalists to compete for £500 and their own solo, prizewinning recital at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. 

Watch the seven pianists navigate the challenges of their chosen repertoire as they battle head-to-head to win this coveted prize. 
If you would like to spend a Sunday afternoon listening to beautiful classical piano music, for free, in an intimate setting whilst supporting Leeds upcoming talent, why not come along. This event is open to all.

Semi-Finals Schedule

Each student will play for 15 - 20 minutes. 
Individual chosen repertoire will include this year's compulsory piece, Capriccio Op. 11 no. 5 by William Sterndale-Bennett

2:30 Ellis Arey

2:50 Jacob Clark

3:10 Matthew Daniels

3:30 Freya Martinez

3:50 Ben Vincent

4:10 Ellie Walker

4:30 Yolanda Zhang

4:50 Adjudication

About the Venue
Besbrode Pianos Steinway Showroom is situated in a Georgian Mill on the edge of Leeds city centre. Our showroom is more than a retail space. This stunning red brick showroom has been an intimate venue over the last 20 years for a myriad of stand out performances including Alistair McGowan, The Leeds International Piano Competition Competitors, Mik Artistik, Li Can, The Lang Lang Scholars,Lol Coxhill and more.This stunning red brick showroom has been an intimate venue over the last 20 years for a myriad of stand out performances including Alistair McGowan, The Leeds International Piano Competition Competitors, Mik Artistik, Li Can, The Lang Lang Scholars, Lol Coxhill and more.

About The Leeds Conservatoire Piano Competition
The Leeds Conservatoire Piano Competition is sponsored by Besbrode Pianos in Leeds. For the last ten years, Besbrode Pianos has been a pivotal force in promoting Leeds' upcoming piano talent to a wider audience. From intimate performances at their Steinway showroom to prizewinning solo piano performances at Seven Arts large, tiered-seating theatre, these artists are presented with formative experiences supporting their future careers at concert pianists.