SINGAPORE and MANILA won 3 TOP AWARDS at the STEINWAY ASIA PACIFIC 2019 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS | Steinway Gallery Singapore
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Ms. Celine Goh, General Manager of Singapore ∙ Phillippines ∙ Brunei

Singapore, 16th June 2020 – Steinway Asia Pacific has announced the winners of the 2019 Business Excellence Awards.

Steinway Asia Pacific has awarded Steinway Gallery Singapore with the top awards ‘’Best Overall Performance Award in South-East Asia Pacific Region’’ and “Best Steinway SPIRIO Performance Award in South-East Asia Pacific Region

Ms. Celine Goh, General Manager of Steinway Gallery Singapore and Steinway Boutique Manila expresses her appreciation upon receiving the award, “2019 has been an exceptional year. The recognition is a testament to the incredible passion and commitment of our team and our partners. We shall continue to innovate and provide the best service to our customers.”

Steinway Boutique Manila has also received the award for the “Best Steinway Lang Lang Black Diamond Limited Edition Piano Sales Award in South East Asia Pacific Region” from Steinway Asia Pacific.

“I was especially struck by how strong the luxury instrument segment continues to be. And Steinway with the best technology in the world, design and the user experience remains so crucial.” Mr Alexander C. Melchers, Director of C. Melchers GmbH, Singapore.

The esteemed Steinway Business Excellence Awards were introduced to acknowledge and reward the exceptional work and the results gained by the Steinway dealers, in the face of an ever-increasing competitive market.

The 2019 Steinway Business Excellence Awards seek out the leading lights of the piano industry, looking for those whose creativity, commitment, experience and strong leadership has helped them achieve success in an increasingly challenging retail climate. These awards recognise and honour the most respected companies along with their C-Level executives within the piano retail industry, whilst rewarding remarkable success in all its forms throughout the international Steinway community.

“Although the expectations were set high each year, our esteemed partners could always surprise us in a positive way.” Wei Wei, President of Steinway Piano Asia Pacific.

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Amateur Solo Category Period Category Popular Category Overall Winners (Period) Overall Winners (Popular)
Age Definition Duration Baroque Classical Romantic Contemporary Theatre/Broadway Film Jazz/Blues Anime Pop Songs
6 and below Born 1 Jan 2019 or later 5 mins Best Baroque Best Classical Best Romantic Best Contemporary N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
8 and below Born 1 Jan 2017 or later 5 mins Best Baroque Best Classical Best Romantic Best Contemporary N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
10 and below Born 1 Jan 2015 or later 7 mins Best Baroque Best Classical Best Romantic Best Contemporary Best Theatre/Broadway Best Film Best Jazz/Blues Best Anime Best Pop Songs +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
12 and below Born 1 Jan 2013 or later 7 mins Best Baroque Best Classical Best Romantic Best Contemporary Best Theatre/Broadway Best Film Best Jazz/Blues Best Anime Best Pop Songs +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
14 and below Born 1 Jan 2011 or later 9 mins Best Baroque Best Classical Best Romantic Best Contemporary Best Theatre/Broadway Best Film Best Jazz/Blues Best Anime Best Pop Songs +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
16 and below Born 1 Jan 2009 or later 9 mins Best Baroque Best Classical Best Romantic Best Contemporary Best Theatre/Broadway Best Film Best Jazz/Blues Best Anime Best Pop Songs +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize
18 and below Born 1 Jan 2007 or later 11 mins Best Baroque Best Classical Best Romantic Best Contemporary Best Theatre/Broadway Best Film Best Jazz/Blues Best Anime Best Pop Songs +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize +1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize

Competition Requirements

Categories

  • Category 1 – Ages 11 and below (i.e. born on or after January 1, 2011)
  • Category 2 – Ages 12 to 14 (i.e. born between and inclusive of January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010)
  • Category 3 – Ages 15 to 17 (i.e. born between and inclusive of January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2007)

Repertoire requirements

  • Participants must present 3 contrasting selections.
  • Repertoire must include the first movement of a Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, or Schubert.
  • No concerti or transcriptions are allowed.
  • Participants are required to perform the exact same repertoire for further stages of the competition.
  • Auditions will be conducted in a continuous, live-recording manner. Re-takes are not allowed.

Duration
Maximum 20 minutes

Entry Fees
$250

Competition Requirements

Categories

  • Category 1 – Ages 11 and below (i.e. born on or after January 1, 2011)
  • Category 2 – Ages 12 to 14 (i.e. born between and inclusive of January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010)
  • Category 3 – Ages 15 to 17 (i.e. born between and inclusive of January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2007)

Repertoire requirements

  • Participants must present 3 contrasting selections.
  • Repertoire must include the first movement of a Sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Clementi, or Schubert.
  • No concerti or transcriptions are allowed.
  • Participants are required to perform the exact same repertoire for further stages of the competition.
  • Auditions will be conducted in a continuous, live-recording manner. Re-takes are not allowed.

Duration
Maximum 20 minutes

Entry Fees
$250