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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 5

Episode 5

2012 - The Finalists' Story

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Suzy Klein introduces Italian Federico Colli, who plays Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 5.

Showcasing the best young pianists from around the world. 24-year-old Italian Federico Colli is the second of the finalists to perform Beethoven's popular Piano Concerto No 5.

Suzy Klein presents the fifth of six programmes showcasing the best young pianists from around the world, as they reach the climactic final stages of 'The Leeds'. Two competitors opted to perform Beethoven's popular Piano Concerto No 5 ('The Emperor') at this year's concerto final. 

Suzy introduces the second of these, given by 24-year-old Italian Federico Colli. Her regular guests, renowned pianists Noriko Ogawa and Tom Poster, give their opinions and expert analysis, while Suzy looks back over five decades of the competition's reputation for picking winners and propelling them onto the world stage as it approaches its golden jubilee.

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Six talented young pianists battle it out for the prestigious title

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