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.<\/span><\/p>\n 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 <\/span>Cello Sonata<\/span><\/i>. It was a wonderful experience learning to collaborate with a new musical partner.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n These experiences have inspired me to keep challenging myself, embrace new opportunities and enjoy every chance to make music with others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Christopher Yau 804<\/span><\/p>\n
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