Fisher Competition

The winners of the 35th annual Renee B. Fisher Competition for Young Pianists performed May 12, 2012, at Neighborhood Music School.

The annual event included a concert and awards presentation.

The competition, for young pianists in Connecticut, took place Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Neighborhood Music School.

Elementary/Middle School Winners

(Teacher's name follows the winner's name.)

Best Performance of Commissioned Work
1st prize: Kelly Zheng (Sima Brodsky) – Avon
2nd prize (tie): Jordan Groff (Thomas Martin) – Hamden; Yoshino Toi (Malgosia Lis) – West Hartford
3rd prize: Angela Luo (Sima Brodsky) – South WindsorHonorable Mention: Grace Nieh (Melinda Fields) – Mansfield
Honorable Mention: Sean Yu (Edna Golandsky) – Stamford

High School Winners

Best Performance of Commissioned Work
1st prize: Lloyd Chen (Erika Schroth) – Woodbridge
2nd prize: Sindy Yang (Miyoko Lotto) – Trumbull
3rd prize: Richard Huffman (Margarita Nuller) – Sandy Hook

Judges

William Braun
Mihae Lee
Russell Hirshfield

The prizes

  • Elementary/middle school: first - $250, second - $150, third - $100, and honorable mentions
  • High school: first - $500, second - $300, third - $200, and honorable mentions
  • Both divisions: $100 for best performance of commissioned work
  • Teacher awards for winning performances