2024 Young Instrumentalist Prize

Finalists' Recital

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#Performances

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The Young Instrumentalist Prize is a concerto competition for advanced level students of orchestral instruments enrolled in a Queensland Secondary School. Finalists are be selected from these submissions and will perform in the YIP Finalists’ Recital: a public performance held at the QSO Studio in South Bank, Brisbane on Saturday 4 May 2024. A winner will be determined from this recital and will be given the opportunity to work with Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2024. All finalists will receive a combination of cash prizes, mentoring and engagement opportunities with Queensland Symphony Orchestra. 

One violinist will also be awarded the Brennan Keats OAM Violin Loan Prize. This is a loan of an AE Smith 1961 Violin and has been kindly donated to the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for use by an outstanding young violinist. The original donor, Brennan Keats OAM, entrusted the instrument to the National Instrument Bank created by Music Australia, and in 2020, ownership of the instrument was transferred to Queensland Symphony Orchestra in its own right.

Violinist Ein Na (2023 Young Instrumentalist Prize Winner) will also perform at the recital. 

2024 Young Instrumentalist Prize Finalists

Daniel Hsieh, Marimba, age 16

Patrick Phillips, Cello, age 15

Eric Kim, Violin, age 16

Ellie Kyoung, Violin, age 14

Lisa Walsham, Clarinet, age 16

Gabin Won, Flute, age 15

Brennan Keats OAM Violin Loan Recipient 

Jasmine Eo, Violin, age 16

"Winning the QSO’s Young Instrumentalist Prize was an unbelievable experience full of nervous anticipation and excitement. Performing in front of so many friends, family and professional musicians made the night truly unforgettable. It made me realise how special music is to me, and I believe the wonderful opportunity of playing solo with the QSO will be a cornerstone in my musical journey."

- Ein Na, 2023 Young Instrumentalist Prize Winner

#Partners

Frazer Family Foundation

Frazer Family Foundation

The Birtles Family Foundation

The Birtles Family Foundation

Supporting Partner - YFG Shopping Centres

Supporting Partner - YFG Shopping Centres

#What's on this month

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