Result Announcement of the 7th North West International Piano Ensemble Competition (in Memory of Winfried Rompf)

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.


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