Eisteddfod Achievement

YEAR 8 EISTEDDFOD ACHIEVEMENT 

The past few weeks have been an exciting and rewarding time for me. I recently took part in the Sydney and Ryde Eisteddfods, competing in several chamber music events with friends.

In the Sydney Eisteddfod, my friend Thomas and I were awarded Second Place in the 15 & Under Duo section. At the Ryde Eisteddfod, we were delighted to receive First Place in both the Open Unaccompanied Duet and the Piano Partnership Advanced categories.

The Piano Partnership event was one of the highlights of the Eisteddfod. It was created to bring together pianists and instrumentalists of a similar standard, creating opportunities for young musicians to meet new people and form new partnerships. I am very grateful to the Ryde Eisteddfod team for the time and effort they invested in making this event possible. After a few rehearsals during the school holidays with my new partner from Sydney Grammar, we performed the third movement of Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata. It was a wonderful experience learning to collaborate with a new musical partner.

I have also recently been accepted into the Sydney Chamber Music Institute, where I will be rehearsing with an ensemble throughout the remainder of the term in preparation for the first concert on 18 October. I am excited to work with other dedicated young musicians, learn from professional performers and continue developing my chamber music skills.

These experiences have inspired me to keep challenging myself, embrace new opportunities and enjoy every chance to make music with others. 

Christopher Yau 804