International Piano Competition J.S. Bach
in Memoriam Walter Blankenheim
This contest offers young pianists of all nationalities the opportunity to compete together with the aim of promoting and underlining the “Bach Image” both in public concerts and in the field of teaching.
In the contest, candidates should not only demonstrate pianistic and artistic skills, but also a stylistically well-developed Bach interpretation. There is nevertheless room for individual interpretation within the bounds of faithfulness to the text.
We wish the best for all contestants. This success is not necessarily about winning a prize but is above all the intense study of Bach’s works, an encounter with different interpretations, listening, and constructive dialogue.
The following prizes were awarded at the
12th International Piano Competition J. S. Bach
in Memoriam Walter Blankenheim,
which was held at Saarbrücken Castle:
1st Prize – Georgi Boykin, Bulgaria
1st Prize – Joshua Han, Australia
Diploma – Antonio Alessandri, Italy
Diploma – Max Mostovetski, Germany
Yamaha Special Prize – Max Mostovetski, Germany
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Honourable mention: Dario Falcone, Italy
Honourable mention: Thom Poirier, France
Honourable mention for the youngest participant in the competition, 15 years old:
Anderson Popo Fitzjohn Chan, Hong Kong
