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Our next generation of musicians can trust clef to assist them in their musical aspirations in New Zealand and abroad.

The Chiron Lewis Eady Foundation - clef is an amalgamation of two formidable forces within music education in New Zealand, the Lewis Eady Charitable Trust and Chiron Charitable Trust. Formed in 2022 - our aim is to provide a holistic platform to encourage and support music and young musicians throughout New Zealand by offering a diverse range of quality performance and educational opportunities, p

lus scholarships. Together we are building a future society where creativity is valued, and artists are revered through our approach and your support.

17/06/2026

INTRODUCING OUR 2026 COMPETITION ADJUDICATOR – Glenn Riddle 🎹
We are delighted to welcome Glenn Riddle as the Adjudicator for this year's Lewis Eady National Piano Competition.
One of Australia's most respected piano pedagogues, Glenn has built an international reputation as a performer, educator, examiner, adjudicator, and author. He studied in Melbourne, London, and Vienna, and is currently Senior Lecturer in Keyboard at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Research Associate at the University of Waikato, and Visiting Professor at Nanjing University of Arts.
Glenn's students have achieved remarkable success in major competitions across Australia and around the world, performing with leading orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, North America, and Australasia. As an adjudicator and jury member, he has served at international competitions across the United States, Greece, Israel, Indonesia, and Thailand.
An accomplished recording artist and published author, Glenn continues to make a significant contribution to piano performance and education internationally.
We are honoured to have Glenn join us and look forward to his insights, expertise, and guidance throughout the LENJPC 2026.

ℹ️ For competition details, visit https://www.clef.nz/2026-lewis-eady-national-junior-piano-competition

15/06/2026

🎶 RECITALIST | Alex Bai 🎹
FRIDAY, 17 JULY 2026
📍 The University of Auckland, School of Music

The Chiron Lewis Eady Foundation is delighted to present a recital by Alex Bai, winner of the 2024 Lewis Eady National Piano Competition.
At just 15 years of age, Alex has already established himself as one of New Zealand's most exciting young pianists. In 2024, he became the youngest-ever winner of the Lewis Eady National Piano Competition and has since earned international recognition with competition successes and invitations to major piano competitions in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
Alex's recital programme spans three musical giants, featuring the elegance of Mozart, the brilliance of Chopin, and the dramatic virtuosity of Liszt, alongside selections from Bach's Partita No. 4.
Programme
Bach – Overture, Allemande and Gigue from Partita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828
Mozart – Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576
Chopin – Variations on “Là ci darem la mano”, Op. 2
Chopin – Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2
Liszt – Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S. 514
Join us for an evening of exceptional artistry from one of New Zealand's most promising young musicians.
ℹ️ For details & tickets, visit https://www.clef.nz/2026-lewis-eady-national-junior-piano-competition

13/06/2026

✏️ MARK YOUR DIARY – LENJPC 2026 🎹
15–19 JULY 2026
VENUES
• The University of Auckland School of Music, 6 Symonds Street, Auckland
• Lewis Eady Steinway NZ Showroom, 75 Great South Road, Remuera, Auckland
DATES
• 15 July – Opening Ceremony (invite only) | Lewis Eady Steinway NZ
• 16 July – Semi-final Rounds | School of Music
• 17 July – Masterclass for Non-finalists | Lewis Eady Steinway NZ
• 17 July – Recital by Alex Bai, 2024 Winner | School of Music
• 18 July – Grand Final | School of Music
• 19 July – Finalist Masterclass | Lewis Eady Steinway NZ
Join us in celebrating outstanding young pianists and the future of music in Aotearoa.

ℹ️ For competition details, visit https://www.clef.nz/2026-lewis-eady-national-junior-piano-competition

12/06/2026

🎹 ANNOUNCING THE 2026 LEWIS EADY NATIONAL JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION SEMI-FINALISTS 🎹

CLEF is delighted to announce the 15 talented young pianists selected to compete in the live semi-final stage of the 2026 competition.

The competition begins with a recorded audition round, assessed by a Preliminary Adjudicator. From an outstanding field of submissions, 15 competitors have been chosen to progress to the semi-finals.

Each semi-finalist will present a recital programme of up to 20 minutes, showcasing works from at least three different musical periods. These performances highlight not only technical skill, but also musical versatility and breadth of repertoire.

Following the semi-finals, six finalists will be selected to advance to the Grand Final, where New Zealand’s most promising young pianists will compete for the competition's top prizes.

Congratulations to all our 2026 Semi-finalists. We look forward to hearing you perform and wish you every success in the next stage of the competition.

Semi-finalists in alphabetical order by surname:

Ozan BINER-McGRATH
Daisy DENG
William DING
Louis DE BIASIO
Anya FANG
Kathleen FU
Peter HU
Olivia MU
Steven SONG
Daniel WANG
Henry WANG
William XU
Leo YANG
Ryan YEH
Samuel YUAN

1st Reserve | Jonathan QIAO
2nd Reserve | Jacob LIU

ℹ️ Visit clef.nz for competition details

16/02/2026

The Chiron Lewis Eady Foundation is delighted to announce that the Lewis Eady Junior National Piano Competition will take place in 2026.

This prestigious event is New Zealand’s pre-eminent piano competition for young pianists aged Intermediate and Secondary School. It provides an inspiring national platform for emerging talent and is made possible through the generous support of Lewis Eady Steinway NZ — New Zealand’s exclusive Steinway & Sons dealership.

We look forward to discovering exceptional young artists and sharing their musical journeys.

Entries open 1 May 2026

For more information, please visit: https://www.clef.nz/2026-lewis-eady-national-junior-piano-competition

29/12/2025

Teaching isn’t the only thing, it’s everything. Steinway Artist Gary Graffman (1928–2025) himself learned from the greats: Vengerova, Serkin, Horowitz. He would go on to record with the "Big Five" orchestras, to stand up for civil rights in Mississippi, to recover from an injury to his right hand and play left-hand repertoire — and ultimately — to find his way inexorably to pedagogy, when he became teacher, then artistic director and then president at Curtis Institute, the All–Steinway School where he once studied. Graffman incredibly taught both Steinway Artists Lang Lang and Yuja Wang, among many others. Lang Lang shares that the lessons continue: "Mr. Graffman’s character was as pure and moving as a flowing mountain stream. He was the most caring, gentle, and kind-hearted teacher, dedicating his enthusiasm to every student. This sincerity and generosity have become the principles I uphold when teaching my own students."

📷 Robert Rinaldi; Courtesy of A. Jahn/Y. Cho

24/12/2025

Wishing you a happy holiday season from Chiron Lewis Eady Foundation🎼✨

15/12/2025

Congratulations to you all!

21/11/2025

In this article from Music Teacher Magazine, Dr Eugene Seow dives into the pros and cons of doing a Diploma: https://ow.ly/Bcut50XuaKl

18/11/2025

Our Scholarship winner with in Switzerland🎹🎼🥂

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