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Competition between young virtuoso pianists, held every three years in Leeds.

Competition involving young virtuoso pianists, held every three years in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Leeds International Piano Competition: 2009

Huw Edwards

Clemency Burton-Hill

Rhodri Huw

Leeds International Piano Competition: 2009: Episode 4

Episode 4

2009

BBC Four - Leeds International Piano Competition, 2009, Episode 4

The fourth finalist, Alessandro Taverna from Italy, plays Chopin's Piano Concerto No 1.

Huw Edwards introduces the fourth finalist, Italian Alessandro Taverna, who plays Chopin's Piano Concerto No 1. With analysis from concert pianists Cristina Ortiz and Lucy Parham.

Every three years since 1963, Leeds plays host to the cream of young international concert pianists who travel there to take part in the city's International Piano Competition. Past winners have included musical greats like Rada Lupu and Murray Perahia. 

Huw Edwards introduces the fourth finalist, Alessandro Taverna from Italy, who plays Chopin's Piano Concerto No 1. There is expert analysis from concert pianists Cristina Ortiz and Lucy Parham, plus behind-the-scenes reports from Clemency Burton-Hill.

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Six talented young pianists battle it out for the prestigious title

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