Steinway IG Stars Music Videos Premiere | Steinway Gallery Singapore

#STEINWAYIGSTARS2020 PUBLIC VOTING CONTEST

MUSIC VIDEOS PREMIERE

Steinway Gallery Singapore proudly presents three MVs that spotlight the top three most-voted pianists of the Steinway IG Stars voting contest; an online voting contest that was held as part of the 5th Steinway Youth Piano Competition: Playing from Home Edition.

Cheah Yuqi aged 6, Iden Lim Tze Kai aged 12 and Sophie Keong Zhi Ling aged 9, who have emerged from almost 30,000 votes from the members of the public won themselves an opportunity to be starred in MV specially produced by Steinway Gallery Singapore!

These MVs, based on original stories written by Kamini Ramachandran, Creative Producer of StoryFest, will help young piano learners identify their passion by putting creative visuals to classical music pieces.

MUSIC VIDEOS PREMIERE

Catch the reaction of the 3 young Steinway IG Stars with their parents and teachers while watching the MVs. The premiere will be made available till the end of this year.

Synopsis

“The Toy at Night” features a classical piece composed by Vitalij Neugasimov: Lazy Bear from Piano Sketchers Book 1, performed by Cheah Yuqi.

Waking up in the middle of the night, little Yuqi wants to play with her best friend, only to find her favourite stuffed bear is missing! Without the bear’s comfort and company, Yuqi heads to the piano room to play the songs that brings the bear to life.

“Kitchen Capers” features a classical piece composed by W.A. Mozart: Sonata No.9 in D Major, K311, (I: Allegro con spirito), performed by Iden Lim Tze Kai.

It is Mother’s Day and Iden has forgotten to prepare a present! With the clock ticking against him before his mother’s impending arrival home, Iden scrambles to prepare a last-minute gift for his mother. Can he manage to prepare a gift on time?

“The Pianist & The Dancer” features aclassical piece composed by Ernesto Lecuona: Malagueña from the Spanish Suite (Andalucia), performed by Sophie Keong Zhi Ling.

The Pianist and The Dancer tells the tale of two best friends who are meeting up to practice for an upcoming recital. On the day of their proposed meeting, the Dancer Girl is running late. While rushing to meet Pianist Girl, she slips on a banana peel and twists her ankle. With Pianist Girl’s patience growing thin, will Dancer Girl be able to overcome her injury and meet Pianist Girl?

What is the Steinway IG Stars?

The Steinway IG Stars is an online public voting contest that was held in conjunction with the 5th Steinway Youth Piano Competition: Playing From Home Edition Livestream Competition! It is a platform for young aspiring pianists to showcase their creativity, personality and uniqueness aside from the competition!

When did the contest ran?

On 3rd Feburary 2020, we ran our Steinway IG Stars online voting contest. The contest ran from 3rd Feburary 2020 till 1st June 2020.

What is the prize for winning the contest?

The top 3 most voted pianists get to win a music video produced by Steinway Gallery Singapore. The pianists will get to have a high quality audio file recorded at our practice studio and the final music video file shot at the gallery!

How can I be eligbile for the contest?

It’s simple! All you have to do is to take part in the 5th Steinway Youth Piano Competition!

“Remember, creativity and uniquesness help you stand out! So get creative!”

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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