2021 sees the partnering of two New Zealand icons to deliver national competitions | 10 -12 February 2022

Since 2013, the biennial Lewis Eady National Piano Competition has inspired, surprised, and delighted music enthusiasts, and has successfully launched the careers of many Kiwi artists.

The National String Competition, presented by the Hill Family Foundation for Art and Music (formerly the Michael Hill International Violin Competition) knows a thing or two about competitions.

The Lewis Eady National Piano Competition will bring together 15 of New Zealand's finest young pianists for an intensive and inspiring two days of music-making.

Since 2013, this biennial competition has inspired, surprised, and delighted music enthusiasts, and has successfully launched the careers of many Kiwi artists, including Jason Bae (Steinway Artist) and Somi Kim (NZTrio).

Each competitor will perform two 30-minute recital programmes of their choice. The repertoire must include a work by a New Zealand composer. The adjudicator will select three competitors to compete in the Grand Final on Saturday 12 February, in conjunction with the National String Competition.