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Leeds International Piano Competition

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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.

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Leeds International Piano Competition: 2012 - The Finalists' Story

Suzy Klein

Paul Bullock

Rhian Williams

Chris Taylor

Rhodri Huw

Leeds International Piano Competition: 2012 - The Finalists' Story: Episode 2

Episode 2

2012 - The Finalists' Story

BBC Four - Leeds International Piano Competition, 2012 - The Finalists' Story, Episode 2

Suzy Klein introduces the youngest of the finalists, 22-year-old Jiayan Sun from China.

Suzy Klein introduces the youngest of the finalists, 22-year-old Jiayan Sun from China, who performs one of Prokofiev's most popular works, his virtuosic Piano Concerto No 3.

Suzy Klein presents the second of six programmes showcasing the best young pianists from around the world, as they reach the climactic final stages of 'The Leeds'. She introduces the youngest of this year's finalists, 22-year-old Jiayan Sun from China, who performs one of Prokofiev's most popular and dazzling works, his virtuosic Piano Concerto No 3. Will it be enough to impress the judges? 

Suzy assess his chances with her guest experts, internationally-renowned pianists Noriko Ogawa and Tom Poster. Suzy also goes behind the scenes to experience the warm welcome and daunting challenges in store for new arrivals at the competition, and she travels to Europe in search of the man who became the first modern piano superstar nearly 200 years ago.

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Six talented young pianists battle it out for the prestigious title

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