Piano students from around the world will gather in New Zealand to join renowned international instructors for an extraordinary celebration of piano music. The New Zealand International Piano Festival is open to music enthusiasts of all levels, offering a prestigious platform for young musicians to learn from masters and collaborate with peers from across the globe. Through lessons and performances, you’ll have the chance to showcase your talent and potential. Join us on a journey where music and culture come together, as we explore the endless possibilities of the musical world and create unforgettable memories.
The University of Auckland (UoA), commonly referred to as Auckland Uni, is New Zealand’s leading academic institution. Founded in 1883 and located in Auckland, the country’s largest city, UoA boasts seven campuses and is New Zealand’s largest comprehensive university, offering the widest range of programs. Consistently ranked as the top university in New Zealand, it is highly regarded internationally as a world-class research university.
The School of Music at UoA offers multiple teaching and rehearsal facilities, primarily located in the Symonds Street building. The Kenneth Myers Centre (KMC) on Shortland Street is dedicated to the teaching and study of jazz, popular music, vocal performance, and dance, and includes well-equipped recording and rehearsal studios. The university’s performance venues, such as the Auckland Town Hall and Holy Trinity Cathedral, are used for concerts, music lectures, and theater performances, providing a broad platform for students to showcase their talents
Hailed by the New York Times as “technically brilliant, insightful musician and seemingly limitless potential”, Hong Xu is one of the China’s most accomplished pianists in his generation.
