Welcome to the 2024 Baroque Competition.
One of the most prestigious under 18 performance competitions in Australia, the Baroque Competition held in a venue boasting one of the best acoustics in the world. Formerly the Bach Competition for the last 14 years, this year's expansion into a rich musical period will allow young artists to explore the works of hundreds of composers. The Baroque Competition promises greater diversity in instrumentation on the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage, with the same prestigious cash prizes.
2024 FINALISTS
Jessica Ma (15) violin
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Violin Sonata No.1 in G minor, BWV 1001
I. Adagio
II. Fugue
Ethan Chiao (16) cello
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Cello Suite No.5 in C minor, BWV 1011
I. Prelude
IV. Sarabande
Nicholas Feng (13) violin
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
12 Fantasias for Violin without Bass,
TWV 40:14-25 IX. Fantasia in B, TWV 40:22
Jun Gardiner (13) cello with Lieun Park (15) cello
Jean-Baptiste Barrière (1707-1747)
Sonata No.4 in G for two cellos, Lv.4
William Cheah (14) piano
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903
Haoqing Liu (17) harpsichord
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 I.
Aria Variation 1. a 1 Clav
Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace Royer (1703-1755)
Pièces de clavecin
XIV. La Marche des Scythes (Fièrement)
Jinhao Guo (17) voice with Stewart Kelly piano
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Alcina, Act II, sc.i: Verdi prati, HWV34
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Come Ye Sons of Art, Z.323
VIII. These are the Sacred Charms
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
Sento nel core
Carine Suparman (12) violin
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
12 Fantasias for Violin without Bass,
TWV 40:14-25 X. Fantasia in D, TWV 40:23
Jasmine Lai (17) piano
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Toccata in E minor, BWV 914
2024 WINNERS
First Prize - Nicholas Feng
Encouragement Award - Haoqing Lui
Encouragement Award - Jun Gardiner and Lieun Park
Young Bach Scholar Award - Jasmine Lai
The 2024 Baroque Competition is presented by Melbourne Recital Centre with Competitions Media Partner 3MBS Melbourne
Generously supported by Mrs Margaret Ross AM and Dr Ian Ross
Prizes supported by Martine Letts and the late Maria Johnson in memory of the late Harry Johnson.
Accommodation provided by Quest Apartments Southbank.
