Recent trips to Malaysia
With fellow examiners at the Upside-Down Museum in Penang.
My view from the exam room for the next couple of weeks.
Steinway Malaysia Competition
A privelege to be on the panel for this prestigious competition. Two days of hard work selecting from the most talented pianists from across the country - and then a birthday tea to finish!
Highest Grade 8 mark in the UK!
A lovely letter arrived from ABRSM, with a cheque for £200 awarded to a pupil for his mark of 146 in Grade 8 piano. This priize is given to the candidate with the highest mark at Grade 8 in the UK during each exam session.
Wharfedale Music Festival
A successful week at the Wharfedale Music Festival, with wins in Recital Classes for Tracey and Yuan, and awards for William (Special Award given by the Committee) & Yuan (The Cavendish Trophy for the Pianist showing the most Artistic Interpretation).
