Second Adult Amateur Competition

October 28 and 29, 2006
St. Thomas University

And the Winners Are:

  • Rodrigo Herrera, Gold Medal
  • Thang Dinh, Gold Medal
  • Martin Gross, Silver Medal
  • Tomoya Yokota, Bronze Medal

    Special thanks to our other competitors:

  • Yuin Ying Aw
  • David Michael
  • Michael Pawlik

    and those in the non-competative category:

  • Sarah Kimbrough
  • Ronnie Ip
  • Beverly O'Neall
  • Linda Singer
  • John Slaby

    Schedule

    The Second Chopin Competition for Adult Amateur Pianists was held on October 28 and 29, 2006 at Cullen Hall, St. Thomas University.

    The competition began at 5:00PM on Saturday. A drawing determined the order of the competitive participants. After the drawing, the non-competitive participants performed, followed by the competitors. Participants had access to practice rooms before and after the drawing.

    Winners were announced at the awards ceremony on Sunday at 6:00PM. This was followed by a concert by our distinguished judges and other performers.

    Sunday Master's Concert

    Clive Swansbourne, Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60

    Adam Golka, Six Etudes

  • Op. 10, No. 1 in C Major
  • Op. 10, No. 3 in E Major
  • Op. 10, No. 9 in F minor
  • Op. 25, No. 1 in A-flat Major
  • Op. 25, No. 7 in C-sharp minor
  • Op. 25, No. 12 in C minor

    Paola Nunez, Five Songs from Op. 74

  • “The Ring”
  • “Out of My Sight!”
  • “Lithuanian Song”
  • “The Twofold End”
  • “The Wish”

    Jose Feghali, Ballade in A-flat Major

    Overview

    The competition is divided into two categories: Competitive and Non-Competitive. Awards will be presented in the Competitive category. Participants in both categories will receive written critiques from the judges.

    The competition is open to non-professional pianists over the age of 27. The participant must not have a degree in music or work as a professional musician.

    All participants are expected to wear appropriate performance attire to ensure a proper atmosphere. Chopin Society of Houston reserves the right to record all performances during the event for use at its own discretion. By signing the application form the participant renounces all rights and fees.

    Non-Competitive Category

    Contestants in the non-competitive category may select any works by Chopin. Performance time is limited to 12 minutes. The works need not be performed from memory. Please note only original versions will be accepted; no transcriptions, no arrangements!

    Competitive Category

    Contestants in the competitive category are required to perform one of the following waltzes:

  • Waltz in a minor, op.34, no.2
  • Waltz in F major, op.34, no.3
  • Waltz in D-flat major, op.64, no.1
  • Waltz in c-sharp minor, op.64, no.2
  • Waltz in A-flat major, op.64, no.3
  • Waltz in e minor, op. posth.

    Performance time is limited to 12 minutes (including the required waltz).

    All works must be performed by memory. No changes or substitutions will be accepted. Please note only original versions will be accepted; no transcriptions, no arrangements!

    If several smaller works are performed, they should be contrasting in either style or tempo. If a contestant wishes to perform one larger composition (such as a Ballade or Scherzo), which exceeds the time limit, he/she is allowed to play it along with the required waltz.