Stephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competition
Summary
The Leeds International Piano Competition will be relaunched under the leadership of pianist Sir Stephen Hough, who plans to introduce changes to how the contest is run. The 2027 competition will raise the age limit to 35 and allow competitors full freedom to choose their music pieces.Key Facts
- Sir Stephen Hough is the new artistic director of the Leeds International Piano Competition.
- The competition started in 1963 and happens every three years.
- Competitors for 2027 can be up to 35 years old, higher than the usual limit of 30.
- Participants can now choose any music they want to perform, without a preset list.
- The final round involves performing a concerto with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
- The jury includes well-known pianists and composer Errollyn Wallen.
- The competition aims to better showcase musicians’ true abilities and personal music style.
- Past winners include famous pianists like Radu Lupu and Murray Perahia.
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