Jenny & Norman Nelson Concerto Competition
About the competition
The Jenny and Norman Nelson Concerto Competition is open to instrumental and voice students up to and including the age of 25 years (as of January 1, 2025). They must be studying privately or at an accredited institution on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.
The final competition will take place on Wednesday, May 7rd, 2025 at 7 pm at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall at the University of Victoria.
Deadline for applications will be Friday, February 14, 2025. Finalists will be announced no later than March 1, 2025.
If a finalist is unable to meet the May 7th competition date and rehearsal/concert dates (to be announced) he or she must notify the Music Director immediately.
2023 Competition for Young Musicians - Results
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First Prize: Patrick Cao
Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No.2 in D minor, Op.40
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Second Prize: Felicia Ma
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K.488
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Finalist: Gloria Miao
Bach: Piano Concerto in D minor, BWV1052
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Finalist: Kay Kuang
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major, Op.73
Prizes generously donated by Long & McQuade
1st Prize: $600 gift certificate
2nd Prize: $400 gift certificate
The Sooke Philharmonic Society would like to thank Long & McQuade (Marketing & Community Support program Manager Sherri Katz, Hillside Store Manager Michael Arensen) for once again sponsoring the prizes in the form of gift certificates!
Ajudicators:
Robert Holliston, May Ling Kwok, & Sharon Stanis