Alex Liu (second from right) by New Zealand Herald

Alex Liu wins prestigious piano recital competitions

Director of Culture, Mr Tim Dent, reports on Alex's recent musical triumph.

Congratulations to Alex Liu on his success and results in his recent performances, competing in two prestigious classical piano recital competitions held in the Waipa Council Chambers this month. The competitors were from Auckland, Waikato, and the Bay of Plenty.

Alex competed in the very competitive Mozart Piano Recital event, gaining first place. Alex also competed in the Lions Club Scholarship piano recital competition, also gaining first place. Having placed first in both events, Alex has received a nomination for the 2023 National Young Performers Piano Awards competition that will be held in Palmerston North on Labour Weekend in 2023. This is one of the premier solo music competitions for young and aspiring musicians in Aotearoa New Zealand.

For more on Alex and his performances, click here. Thank you to the New Zealand Herald for their coverage of our talented musicians.