New Zealand’s finest emerging classical music talents will descend on Auckland this December for a true musical celebration.

Fifteen of New Zealand’s most talented emerging piano players have been chosen to perform in the live Competition.

LECT received over 40 entries this year; double the entries received in 2018. This year's semi-finalists are from Auckland, Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Christchurch, and aged between 10 to 18 years old. The NZJPC Preliminary Adjudicator commended the excellent quality of music-making and the dedication from each applicant.