VANCOUVER, CANADA, November 13, 2022-
We are thrilled to announce the prize winners of the 7th North West International Piano Ensemble Competition (in Memory of Winfried Rompf).
Senior Division
1st Prize (CAD $1500): Lyu-Yan Kuo and Sean Gan from Singapore
2nd Prize (CAD $1000): Nina Vu and Pascal Menke from Toronto, Canada
We have also secured a series of masterclasses (Europe, 2023) for the Senior Division 1st prize winner, more details to be released later.
Intermediate Division
1st Prize: not awarded
2nd Prize (CAD $600): Elaine Wang and Janice Loi from Vancouver, Canada
3rd Prize (CAD $500): George Cao and Michael Qiao from Vancouver, Canada
and Yiqiao Lu and Haoran (Ethan) Yang from Vancouver, Canada
Junior Division
1st Prize: not awarded
2nd Prize (CAD $200): Harry and Owen Song from Vancouver, Canada
3rd Prize (CAD $100): Keenan and Enrelle Ashong from Vancouver, Canada
Congratulations to all the prize winners. We have witnessed some inspirational performances in this year’s competition. We would also like to commend all the participants for their hard work and dedication to piano ensemble playing during this difficult time. The NWIPEC organizing committee will award every participant a CD recording of Mr. Winfried Rompf and a certificate of participation. We wish continued success to all the participants in their future artistic development and encourage further interest in the playing of piano ensemble music.