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Meet Steinway Artist, Ning An

Ning An is a Chinese-born American pianist. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Piano at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.

ABOUT THIS SERIES

An exclusive 10-part series titled “Keys To Mastery” that engages everyday challenges in your musical journey with downloadable scores for each topic. Deep dive into mastering piano techniques such as Beethoven’s double thirds, interpreting Chopin’s hairpins, arm vs finger playing, fast passages and the delicate balance between melodic phrasing and more. 

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BROWSE VIDEOS

Episode 1 – Piano Technique: Double Thirds

Release Date & Time: 11th January 2024, 3pm

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Episode 2 – Piano Technique: Arm vs Finger Playing

Release Date & Time: 12th January 2024, 3pm

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Episode 3 – How To Practice Fast 16th Note Passages

Release Date & Time: 13th January 2024, 3pm

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Episode 4 – Should You Pedal In Bach?

Release Date & Time: 14th January 2024, 3pm

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Episode 5 – Fast Passages Concurrent In Both Hands

Release Date & Time: 15th January 2024, 3pm

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Episode 6 – Melodic Balancing For Both Hands

Release Date & Time: 16th January 2024, 3pm

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Episode 7 – Interpretations on Chopin’s Hairpins

Release Date & Time: 17th January 2024, 3pm

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Episode 8 – What Is Cantabile?

Release Date & Time: 18th January 2024, 3pm

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Episode 9 – Editions Of Scores

Release Date & Time: 19th January 2024, 3pm

Episode 10 – Why Do We Study Music?

Release Date & Time: 20th January 2024, 3pm

MEET NING AN IN-PERSON!

We will be hosting an event with Steinway Artist Ning An on 27th Feb 2024 (Tues) at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in conjunction with our Steinway Educational Partner (STEP) Conferment Ceremony. Watch this space for more updates.

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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