COMPETITION 2024-2025
Steps to Bach

Steps to Bach – 8 years and under

1^st Prize

Kaison Hao, China
25th Dec. 2015

Teacher: Dr Kirill Monorosi, Sydney, Australia

Prelude in E Major BWV 937 – Johann Sebastian Bach
https://youtu.be/jNSESo_jmC0

Fountain in the Rain by William Gillock
https://youtu.be/CDimP45wVBA

Kaison Hao began his musical journey at the age of five, quickly developing a deep connection with the piano. He is known for his technical skill and expressive performances, particularly in classical music. Beyond his talent, Kaison’s passion and love for music drive him to keep learning and exploring new pieces.

2^nd Prize

Xu Yixin, China
05th June 2016

Teacher: Jingjing Zhang, Beijing, China

Steps to Bach – 14 years and under

1^st prize

Hu Yuyang ( Eva )
China
3.10.2010

Teacher: Dr Kirill Monorosi, Australia, Sydney

J.S. Bach: Fantasia in A minor BWV 922 (without Fugue section)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8FdvZvpwwo

Reverie ( op.9 no.4 ) by Johann Strauss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHfiUAChpnI

I have been learning piano since I was 4 and continued this when I moved to Australia in 2016. Throughout my life in Australia, I have lived in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney, and I always found a way to persevere in improving my skills and the musicality of my pieces. During this period, I explored various styles of pieces from baroque to 20th century including pieces by Bach. In 2022, I participated in the Play Bach competition and received first prize in Steps to Bach. More recently in 2024 I have been working on several pieces including the Fantasia and Reverie that I have chosen to enter into this competition. It is a pleasure to be able to take part in this competition again.

Prizewinners Play Bach Competition 2023-2024 – Steps to Bach

Steps to Bach – 15 years and under

2nd Prize Cheng Kefei, China

Steps to Bach – 14 years and under

1st Prize Wang Andy Shen

J. S. Bach: Prelude & Fugue in B flat minor BWV 867
https://youtu.be/s38VDrM1zHw

Kirill Monorosi: Etude Op. 1 No. 17
https://youtu.be/4Vg6TpOVaQ4

Teacher:
Dr. Kirill Monorosi, Australia, Sydney

Steps to Bach – 10 years and under

2nd Prize Madeleine Nucci

Steps to Bach – 12 years and under

2nd Prize Anna Grineva Canada

Teacher: Ekaterina Blazhkova

COMPETITION 2021-2022 The Bach Pianist

The Bach Pianist – 6/7/8 years and under

1. Prize WANG Jasper, Australia

Teacher: Dr Paul Rickard-Ford, Australia, Sydney

J. S. Bach: Canon on the Goldberg Ground No. 1b BWV 1087
https://youtu.be/SHR7Fhwy-0o

J. S. Bach: Chorale –Schaff’s mit mir, Gott from the Anna M. Bach Notebook, BWV Anh. 514
https://youtu.be/uar7smfKO-Y

J. C. Bach: Prelude in A minor No. 48 from the Methode ou Recueil
https://youtu.be/QhH22Bp3KOE

2nd Prize YIN Andrew, USA

Teacher: Dr. Paul Rickard-Ford, Australia, Sydney

1. Prize: CHENG Zoe, Australia

Teacher: Dr. Paul Rickard-Ford, Australia, Sydney

J. S. Bach: Canon in C major version a, BWV1075
https://youtu.be/rsaS1UOfHhE

J. S. Bach: Chorale – Jesu, meine Freude, (2-part version) BWV 64/8
https://youtu.be/_koqyL5YAVo

P. Telemann: Vite in D major, TWV 33:16/3
https://youtu.be/kP7MLk086tQ

1. Prize LEE Jaden, Australia

Teacher: Dr Paul Rickard-Ford, Australia, Sydney

J. S. Bach: Little Prelude in F major BWV 927
https://youtu.be/FCfvL83apdc

J. S. Bach: Chorale –Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, (2-part version) BWV 731
https://youtu.be/eZn2zT6AMn0

J. S. Bach: Gigue, from the Overture (Suite) in F major BWV 820
https://youtu.be/l7Hr4znLeWM

The Bach Pianist – 9/10/12 years and under

1. Prize: WANG Lexie, Australia

Teacher: Dr Kirill Monorosi, Australia, Sydney
J. S. Bach: Invention No. 1 in C major BWV 772 https://youtu.be/3_VoFhqvBW4
J. S. Bach: Chorale – In dulci jubilo, (2-part version) BWV 368 https://youtu.be/K0Q8XdiFuy8
D. Scarlatti: Sonata K. 32 https://youtu.be/5ZNzhrzoSZA

1. Prize: DONG Jeffrey, China

Teacher: Dr Paul Rickard-Ford, Australia, Sydney
J.S. Bach: Fughetta in C major, BWV 872a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZLpDVGIF5A
J. S. Bach–A. Siloti: Courante from the Cello Suite No. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jipIhw4m4k

1. Prize: GOPALAKRISHNAN Nandhitha, Australia

Teacher: Natalia Tkachenko, Australia

J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 3 in D major, BWV 789 https://youtu.be/qSlakLT8jS
J. S. Bach: Passepied I &Passepied II – English Suite No. 5 in E minor BWV 809 https://youtu.be/_Xy0yfV0dG4

The Bach Pianist – 13 years and under

1st Prize: CHEN Xingdi, China

Teacher: Prof. Karl-Heinz Simon, Germany

J. S. Bach: Sinfonia No. 15 in B minor, BWV 801
https://youtu.be/zLE4dDAZj_
J. S. Bach: Gavotte I and Gavotte II from the French Overture in B minor BWV 831
https://youtu.be/sqzrm3v_e2I

2nd Prize: WANG Zijin, China