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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 4

Episode 4

2012 - The Finalists' Story

BBC Four - Leeds International Piano Competition, 2012 - The Finalists' Story, Episode 4

Andrejs Osokins of Latvia takes on Prokofiev's virtuosic Piano Concerto No 3.

Showcasing the best young pianists from around the world. Andrejs Osokins of Latvia takes on one of Prokofiev's most popular and dazzling works, his virtuosic Piano Concerto No 3.

Suzy Klein presents the fourth of six programmes showcasing the best young pianists from around the world, as they reach the climactic final stages of 'The Leeds'. 

As the series reaches its halfway point, Suzy takes stock of the performances given so far with her regular guest experts Tom Poster and Noriko Ogawa, before they introduce another complete concerto from the final round. Andrejs Osokins of Latvia takes on one of Prokofiev's most popular and dazzling works, his brilliantly virtuosic Piano Concerto No 3. 

Meanwhile, we see how the influence of this most prestigious of piano competitions is felt outside the concert hall and among the Leeds community.

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Six talented young pianists battle it out for the prestigious title

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