Leeds Conservatoire Piano Competition
Semi-Finals 2025

For the tenth year, we welcome back the Leeds Conservatoire semi-finalists to compete for £500 and their own solo, prizewinning recital at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.
Watch the seven pianists navigate the challenges of their chosen repertoire as they battle head-to-head to win this coveted prize.
If you would like to spend a Sunday afternoon listening to beautiful classical piano music, for free, in an intimate setting whilst supporting Leeds upcoming talent, why not come along. This event is open to all.

Semi-Finals

Sunday, March 30th 2025

Performances start at 14:30pm

Adjudication by Naomi Kayayan

All Welcome

Free Entry

Semi-Finals Schedule

Each student will play for 15 - 20 minutes.
Individual chosen repertoire will include this year's compulsory piece, Capriccio Op. 11 no. 5 by William Sterndale-Bennett

• 2:30 - 2:50 Ellis Arey
• 2:50 - 3:10 Jacob Clark
• 3:10 - 3:30Matthew Daniels
• 3:30 - 3:50 Freya Martinez
• 3:50 - 4:00 Short Break
• 4:00 - 4:20 Ben Vincent
• 4:20 - 4:40 Ellie Walker
• 4:40 - 5:00 Yolanda Zhang

Event Details

Venue: Besbrode Pianos Steinway Showroom (1st Floor of the main showroom behind the piano shop on Holbeck Lane)

Address: Besbrode Pianos 39 Holbeck Lane, Leeds, LS11 9UL

Email: marketing@besbrodepianos.com

Tel: 0113 2448344

Free Parking: Free parking is available behind our piano shop. Turn onto Braithwaite Street and take an immediate left into the yard. Look for signage.

Free Entry: Entrance into this event is free. There is no need to book. You can simply show upon the day.