Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20150913 | Leeds International Piano Competition 2015 from Leeds Town Hall Sarah Walker introduces the first of two Concerto finals, the culmination of this prestigious triennial piano competition. A short-list of 79 of the world's most talented young pianists has been whittled down, through three preliminary stages to just six. These young pianists join past laureates including Murray Perahia, Radu Lupu, Sir Andras Schiff, Mitsuko Uchida, Lars Vogt, Louis Lortie and Artur Pizarro, as they make their bid to win over the twelve-strong jury, chaired by the competition's founder Dame Fanny Waterman, in a performance of a complete concerto. Sir Mark Elder conducts the Hall退. Sarah Walker introduces the first part of Radio 3's coverage of the Leeds finals. Competition between young virtuoso pianists, held every three years in Leeds. |
| 02 | 20150913 | The nail-biting finals of the 19th Leeds International Piano Competition continue as Sarah Walker introduces three more concerto performances from Leeds Town Hall. Sir Mark Elder conducts the Hall退. A short-list of 79 of the world's most talented young pianists has been whittled down, through three preliminary stages of this prestigious triennial competition to just six. These young pianists join past laureates including Murray Perahia, Radu Lupu, Sir Andras Schiff, Mitsuko Uchida, Lars Vogt, Louis Lortie and Artur Pizarro, as they make their bid to win over the twelve-strong jury, chaired by the competition's founder Dame Fanny Waterman, in a performance of a complete concerto. Sir Mark Elder conducts the Hall退. Sarah Walker introduces the last three concerto performances from the Leeds competition. Competition between young virtuoso pianists, held every three years in Leeds. |