29/05/2026
OFFICIAL RESULTS : - The 9th Melbourne Pacific Piano Open Competition
Dear Pianists, Teachers and Parents,
Thank you to everyone who took part in the 9th Melbourne Pacific Piano Open Competition. This year’s competition has once again showcased an extraordinary level of talent, dedication and musical artistry from pianists across all categories.
We are deeply grateful to all contestants, teachers and families for the tremendous effort and preparation that has gone into each performance. Our jury members have greatly appreciated the high standard of playing and the passion for music shared throughout the competition.
A huge congratulations to all contestants who took part, and especially to the outstanding achievers among this year’s prize winners. We are delighted to announce the official results of the 9th Melbourne Pacific Piano Open Competition and to celebrate the achievements of all participants.
We will be making contact with all prize winners regarding attendance at the Prize Winners Concert. Non prize winners are also warmly welcome to attend the Prize Winners Concert and Piano Festival. Further details will be sent soon.
For those who are unable to participate ( prize winners and non prize winners ), comment sheets and certificates will be sent to all contestants over the coming weeks.
Thank you again for taking part and for sharing your music with us. We look forward to welcoming many of you to the Prize Winners Concert and Piano Festival, and again in future competitions and events.
With best wishes,
Robert Sipos-Ori
Association Chairman and Artistic Director
East West Arts Association
www.eastwest-arts.org
OFFICIAL RESULTS - The 9th Melbourne Pacific Piano Open Competition
PIANO CONCERTO CLASS :
*Junior Class
First Prize Winner
Jayden Gao Junfan ( China )
Second Prize Winner
Amy Choo ( USA )
Third Prize Winner
Oriana Kang-Kurniawan ( Australia )
*Senior Class
First Prize Winner
Sun Haoyu (China )
Second Prize Winner
Emma Wang ( Australia )
Third Prize Winner
Korrada Kiatputirak ( Thailand )
*Tertiary Class
First Prize Winner
Jason Chow Ka Ho ( Hong Kong )
Second Prize Winner
Sun Haoyu (China )
Third Prize Winner
Jasmine Lai ( Australia )
PIANO DUET CLASS :
First Prize Winner
Tara Tran & Elean Loh ( Australia )
Second Prize Winner
Zhenghao Wang and Zhihao Zhu ( China )
Third Prize Winner
Emma Huang and Susan Huang ( Australia )
PIANO SOLO CLASS :
*Open Class :
First Prize Winner
Not awarded
Second Prize Winner
Sophie Yulan Xu ( China )
Third Prize Winner
Charlotte Zhao Zixi ( China )
*Diploma Class
First Prize Winner
Caitlin Davidson ( Australia )
Second Prize Winner
Hannah Chan ( Hong Kong )
Third Prize Winner
Ke Zhou ( China )
Free Choice Class :
*5 Years and Under
First Prize Winner
Eliza Dokhtzeynal ( Australia )
Claire Ye ( USA )
Second Prize Winner
Yumi Yu ( Australia )
Third Prize Winner
Elijah He ( USA )
*6 Years and Under
First Prize Winner
Miya Lim ( Singapore )
Second Prize Winner
Olivia Lee ( Hong Kong )
Third Prize Winner
Lawton Lam ( USA )
*8 Years and Under
First Prize Winner
Aisling Xue ( USA )
Second Prize Winner
Josephine Blackmore ( Australia )
Third Prize Winner
Ebony Park ( Australia )
*10 Years and Under
First Prize Winner
Nylie Su ( USA )
Second Prize Winner
Harmony Chi Hei Kwan ( New Zealand )
Third Prize Winner
Ansh Gupta ( Thailand )
*12 Years and Under
First Prize Winner
Jayvon Ong ( USA )
Second Prize Winner
Emma Huang ( Australia )
Third Prize Winner
Justin Ho ( Melbourne )
Hoang Minh Khoi ( Vietnam )
Karina Joy Chang ( USA )
*14 Years and Under
First Prize Winner
Elena Gioachin (USA)
Second Prize Winner
Agnes Chi Kei Kwan (New Zealand)
Third Prize Winner
Henry Ong (Australia)
Kelly Jin (Australia)
*16 Years and Under
First Prize Winner
Sarah Pang ( China )
Second Prize Winner
Lim Hou Kit ( Singapore)
Third Prize Winner
Shirley Wang ( Australia)
*18 Years and Under
First Prize Winner
Grayson Lynch ( Australia )
Second Prize Winner
Thomas Cheung ( Hong Kong )
Third Prize Winner
Harriette Huang (Hong Kong )
Piano Examination Repertoire Class :
*Exam Class – Grade 1
First Prize Winner
Patrick Yeung ( Hong Kong )
Second Prize Winner
Sedhthasit Kantawateera ( Thailand )
Third Prize Winner
Evie Uyen Nha Nguyen ( Vietnam )
*Exam Class – Grade 2
First Prize Winner
Emily Cheung ( Hong Kong )
Second Prize Winner
Tiffany Lim ( Singapore)
Third Prize Winner
Rayden Teo Qi Hong ( Malaysia )
*Exam Class – Grade 3
First Prize Winner
Nada Kiatputirak ( Thailand )
Second Prize Winner
Natach Puliwekhin ( Thailand )
Third Prize Winner
Anusit Kantawateera ( Thailand )
Tran Phuong Thanh ( Vietnam )
*Exam Class – Grade 4
First Prize Winner
Waralee Vanichjakvong ( Thailand )
Second Prize Winner
Arielle Chen ( Australia )
Third Prize Winner
Louis Wong ( Hong Kong )
*Exam Class – Grade 5
First Prize Winner
Jerome Aliaga ( Australia )
Second Prize Winner
Nguyen Cat Thuc Nhien (Vietnam)
Third Prize Winner
Pran Kraikosol (Thailand)
*Exam Class – Grade 6
First Prize Winner
Chloe Wong ( Hong Kong )
Second Prize Winner
Eloise Kang ( Malaysia )
Third Prize Winner
Lucas Bokman Wong ( Australia )
*Exam Class – Grade 7
First Prize Winner
Napat Puliwekhin ( Thailand )
Second Prize Winner
Ansh Gupta ( Thailand )
Third Prize Winner
Wong Tsz Him ( Hong Kong )
*Exam Class – Grade 8
First Prize Winner
Tran Xuan Lam ( Vietnam )
Second Prize Winner
Tan Yan Yu (Singapore )
Third Prize Winner
Duong Vu Huy Kha ( Vietnam )
Caleb Ji ( USA )
*Sonata Class
First Prize Winner
Summer He ( Australia )
Second Prize Winner
Simon Graham ( Australia )
Third Prize Winner
Margaret Chang (Hong Kong )
*Sonatina Class
First Prize Winner
Christine Koh ( Singapore )
Second Prize Winner
Zoe Xu ( China )
Third Prize Winner
Ming Qiang Guo ( China )
*Studio Ghibli Inspired Piano Class :
First Prize Winner
Scarlett Cheung ( Hong Kong )
Second Prize Winner
Ellie Yip Yat Yan ( Hong Kong )
Third Prize Winner
Mia Choi Ming Hei ( Hong Kong )
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