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Catch the live excitement of the International Competition for Young Pianists on February 6–10th, 2024
Competition
Schedule Young Masters
09:00—09:25, Yinqi Wang, China
09:25—09:50, Revaz Marshania, Sakartvelo (Georgia)
09:50—10:15, Chiara Bleve, Italy
10:15—10:40, Ben Lepetit, Germany
11:00—11:25, Mariia Kompan, Ukraine
11:25—11:50, Alexander Sahatci, Switzerland
11:50—12:15, Collins Tanujaya, Indonesia
13:15—13:40, Sarah Péranraud, Spain
13:40—14:05, Makar Voinarovskyi, Ukraine
14:05—14:30, Javelyn Kryeziu, Switzerland
14:30—14:55, Ivan Petrović-Poljak, Croatia
15:15—15:40, Dea Gverdtsiteli-Abakelia, Sakartvelo (Georgia)
15:40—16:05, Artemiy Sokolovskiy, Israel
16:05—16:30, Janick Cech, Germany
16:30—16:55, Leroy Ma, Australia
17:15—17:40, Luc van Doornick, Switzerland
17:40—18:05, Oleksandra Kiktenko, Ukraine
18:05—18:30, Schuyi Wang, Germany
09:30—09:50, Anke Chen, China
09:50—10:10, Jeffrey Dong, Australia
10:10—10:30, Oleksandr Fediurko, Ukraine
10:30—10:50, Jonathan Ng, Switzerland
11:10—11:30, Ayano Yoneda, Japan
11:30—11:50, Enruei Yang, Taiwan
11:50—12:10, Andrii Zakhodiakin, Ukraine
12:10—12:30, Catherine Li, Australia
14:00—14:20, Vera Bondarenko, Ukraine
14:20—14:40, Yi Ting Liana Cheng, Hong Kong
14:40—15:00, Lizi Razmadze, Sakartvelo (Georgia)
15:00—15:20, Ivan Petrenko, Ukraine
15:40—16:00, Daniel Strebulaev, United States
16:00—16:20, Jamil Sadizade, Azerbaijan
16:20—16:40, Yuqiao Chen, China
16:40—17:00, Harun Ergen, Switzerland
17:00—17:20, Fong Teng Wong, Macau
Schedule Debut
Competition Booklet
15th International Volodymyr Krainev Competition for Young Pianists – Kantonsschule Uster and Zurich University of the Arts
5th – 10th February 2024
Our Competition Booklet is available for download as a PDF. This document provides information that you will not find on our website. It serves as a guide through the event and also includes thank you notes and cover letters.
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Kharkiv Meets Zurich
15th International Volodymyr Krainev Competition for Young Pianists – Kantonsschule Uster and Zurich University of the Arts
5th – 10th February 2024
Due to the current situation in Ukraine, it is impossible to hold the competition in Kharkiv. The 15th edition of the competition will therefore take place in Zurich thanks to the support of the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth ( EMCY ), the Uster Cantonal School and the Swiss association “Jugend beflügelt”. The “Kharkiv Meets Zurich” International Competition for Young Pianists not only represents the impressive cooperation between different organizations, but is also an expression of respect for a long-standing tradition. The original “International Krainev Piano Competition” was founded in 1992 by the renowned pianist Volodymyr Krainev (1944–2011) in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Over three decades, this prestigious competition has attracted talented young pianists from all over the world, many of whom have gone on to impress audiences on the world's biggest stages as internationally recognized artists.
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Concert locations
Kantonsschule Uster – Auditorium
February 6, 7 and 8, 2024
If you're at Zurich Main Station and planning to reach Kantonsschule Uster, you can take a train to Uster. Trains heading to Uster typically include several options, and the specific train numbers may vary. Look for trains going to Uster on the departure board, and you can choose from various options, such as S5, S9, or S15. Upon arriving at Uster train station, you'll find buses and taxis available. Bus number 731 or 732 can take you to the "Bildungszentrum" bus stop. Alternatively, it's a 12-minute walk on foot.
The auditorium, serving as the concert hall, is situated on the second floor and is clearly labeled. Once you enter the main entrance of the Education Center (Bildungszentrum - BZU), proceed straight ahead and take two flights of stairs up. Turn right, and you'll find the auditorium just 50 meters away.
Kantonsschule Uster
Bildungszentrum Uster
Krämerackerstrasse 15
CH-8610 Uster
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↗ Location Kantonsschule Uster in Zürich
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Toni Areal ZHDK – Concert hall 3
February 9 and 10, 2024
If you're at Zurich Main Station and heading to ZHdK (Zurich University of the Arts) at Pfingstweidstrasse, you can take tram number 4 or 13 directly from the Main Station. The tram ride will take approximately 15 minutes. Alight at the "Toni-Areal" tram stop, which is right in front of ZHdK. If you prefer driving, you can take a taxi or use a rideshare service, and the journey by car usually takes around 10 minutes, depending on traffic. The address for ZHdK is Pfingstweidstrasse, and your destination is the Toni-Areal building. The university is well signposted, making it easy to find.
The concert hall 3 is located on the 7th floor of the Toni-Areal building. You can reach it either by taking the elevator or, if you prefer, by using the stairs located to the left upon entering the main entrance.
Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
– Toni-Areal
Pfingstweidstrasse 96
CH-8005 Zürich
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↗ Location ZHDK Toni Areal in Zürich
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