#Artists
Ashleigh Denning
Host
Ein Na
Violin
#Performances
4
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
The Birtles Family Foundation
Supporting Partner - YFG Shopping Centres
#Whats's on this month
Chinchilla Community in Concert
Supported by Australia Pacific LNG operated by Origin Energy
Music by
Felix Mendelssohn / Caroline Shaw / Christopher Tin / Ralph Vaughan Williams
