Jason Nguyen
First Prize
Etude, Op. 25, No. 11 by F. Chopin
Founded in 1977, the Renée B. Fisher Piano Competition aims to nurture the growth and development of young pianists while highlighting emerging composers. Pianists are rewarded for outstanding achievement in the classical repertoire, and are introduced to performing contemporary music with the commissioned scores that premiere through the Composer Awards.
First Prize
Partita No. 5, G Major: Praeambulum by J. S. Bach
First Prize
Suite de Danzas Criollas, Op. 15 by A. Ginastera
Second Prize (tie)
Images: Mouvement L. 110:3 by C. Debussy
Second Prize (tie)
Sonatine: I. Modere by M. Ravel
Third Place
Rondo Brilliante, Op. 62 by C. M. Von Weber
Best Performance of the Commissioned Work
Schminuet by Christopher Doll
First Prize
Etude, Op. 25, No. 11 by F. Chopin
First Prize
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue by J. S. Bach
Best Performance of the Commissioned Work
Night Flight by J. Grier
Second Prize
Prelude & Fugue No. 6, D Minor, WTC Bk. II by J. S. Bach
Second Prize
Sonata No. 11, B Flat Major, Op. 22: Allegro con brio by L. van Beethoven