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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 3

Episode 3

2012 - The Finalists' Story

BBC Four - Leeds International Piano Competition, 2012 - The Finalists' Story, Episode 3

Suzy Klein introduces Australian finalist Jayson Gillham at Leeds Town Hall.

Suzy Klein introduces Australian finalist Jayson Gillham at Leeds Town Hall, as he performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 5 in front of guest experts Noriko Ogawa and Tom Poster.

Suzy Klein presents the third of six programmes showcasing the best young pianists from around the world, as they reach the climactic final stages of 'The Leeds'. This time it's the turn of Australian finalist Jayson Gillham to step into the spotlight at Leeds Town Hall. 

Suzy introduces his performance of Beethoven's perennially popular Piano Concerto No 5 (The Emperor). Regular guest experts, pianists Noriko Ogawa and Tom Poster, are on hand to give their insights and opinions before and after he takes the stage with the Halle Orchestra and conductor Sir Mark Elder, and Suzy explores the fascinating family history of the mechanical musical marvel that is the modern grand piano.

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Six talented young pianists battle it out for the prestigious title

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