2020 Steinway Virtual Piano Competition Panel Judges
Steinway & Sons is pleased to present the following distinguished judge panel of Steinway Artists:
DIVISION I JUDGES
DIVISION I: Ages 9 & Under | PRIZE: $400
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Rosa Antonelli: Argentina / Italy / United States
DIVISION I
Argentinian pianist Rosa Antonelli, a Steinway Artist since 1998 is one of today’s leading performers and a champion of classical Latin-American and Spanish music. She has toured extensively, with more than 1,000 concerts...
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Vanessa Perez: Venezuela / United States
DIVISION I
As The Washington Post lauded, Venezuelan-American pianist Vanessa Perez "is not to be taken lightly.” Praised for her bold, passionate performing style allied with musicianship of keen sensitivity, Perez has been championed by iconic keyboard performers, from the great Claudio Arrau to Lazar Berman...
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Sophié van der Westhuizen: South Africa / United States
DIVISION I
“Exceptional pianism through evocative coloring” and “superlative interpretative abilities” (CUE Magazine) are phrases used to describe the playing of South African pianist Sophié van der Westhuizen. She was the winner of numerous prizes, awards and scholarships during the course of her studies...
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DIVISION II JUDGES
DIVISION II: Ages 10-12 | PRIZE: $600
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Judith Cohen: United States
DIVISION II
Judith Cohen began piano studies at the age of five with Ruth Schein, and continued at the Chicago Musical College with Saul Dorfman until the age of eighteen. She completed graduate studies with Randolph Hokanson at the University of Washington and is the co-founder and Artistic Director of The Governor's Chamber Music Series in Olympia, Washington...
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David Fung: Australia / United States
DIVISION II
Praised for his “ravishing and simply gorgeous” performances in the The Washington Post, pianist David Fung is widely recognized for interpretations that are elegant and refined, yet intensely poetic and uncommonly expressive...
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Joseph Irrera: United States
DIVISION II
Concert pianist and Steinway Artist Dr. Joseph Irrera holds the Doctorate from the Eastman School of Music, Master's Degree from the Peabody Conservatory, and Bachelor's Degree from the Eastman School of Music. Dr. Irrera has over 15 years of teaching experience, having served on the faculty at the Eastman School of Music, Hobart & William Smith College...
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DIVISION III JUDGES
DIVISION III: Ages 13-15 | PRIZE: $800
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Victor Santiago Ascuncion: Philippines / United States
DIVISION III
Hailed by The Washington Post for his “poised and imaginative playing,” Filipino-American pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion has appeared in concert halls in Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Turkey and the USA, as a recitalist and concerto soloist...
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Myra Huang: United States
DIVISION III
Acclaimed by Opera News as being “among the top accompanists of her generation” and “a coloristic tour de force” by The New York Times, Grammy-nominated pianist Myra Huang performs in recitals and chamber music concerts around the world...
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J.Y. Song: United States
DIVISION III
Born in Taiwan and raised in Switzerland and the United States, J.Y. Song has combined her cross-cultural perspectives with a voracious curiosity that spans multiple disciplines: music, science, and entrepreneurship. Since her Lincoln Center recital debut, she has been noted for her varied programming...
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DIVISION IV JUDGES
DIVISION IV: Ages 16-17 | PRIZE: $1000
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Phillip Kawin: United States
DIVISION IV
Steinway Artist Phillip Kawin has received critical acclaim for his performances in venues throughout the world, from Sydney’s Angel Place Recital Hall to Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall. As a recitalist and soloist with orchestra, he has performed throughout Australia, Asia, Europe, and more ...
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Rohan De Silva: Sri Lanka / United States
DIVISION IV
Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Steinway Artist Rohan De Silva has lead a formidable career as a highly sought after collaborative pianist and chamber musician. His partnerships with violin virtuosos Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Cho-Liang Lin, Midori, Joshua Bell, Benny Kim...
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Pavlina Dokovska: Bulgaria / United States
DIVISION IV
A First Prize winner of the Claude Debussy International Piano Competition in France and Italy’s International Piano Competition of Senigalia, Bulgarian pianist, Pavlina Dokovska has gained worldwide recognition touring Europe...
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The 2020 STEINWAY VIRTUAL PIANO COMPETITION,open to pianists ages 17 and under who are residents of the United States and Canada, is an extension of our unwavering commitment to the pursuit of superior artistic expression through piano performance during these unprecedented times.
