An extraordinary musical talent from Cyprus, 15-year-old pianist Anna Avramidou, secured the top prize and five other significant distinctions at the 6th World Competition for Young Pianists dedicated to Franz Liszt.
Last week, the 15-year-old pianist showcased her exceptional skills in Weimar, Germany, in front of an audience and a panel of judges across three rounds. In the third round, she performed alongside a Symphony Orchestra, earning not only the first prize but also receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience and judges.
The awards ceremony took place on Sunday evening at the Congress Centrum in Weimar. Alongside the first prize of the 6th World Piano Competition for Young Pianists dedicated to Franz Liszt, Anna Avramidou was honored with five additional prestigious distinctions:
- Prize of the Junior Jury
- Special Award for the Best Interpretation of a Classical Sonata
- Special Award for the Best Interpretation of a Work by Franz Liszt
- Special Prize of the European Union of Music Composition for Youth (ENCY) for an Excellent Performance
- Grand Prix
It is noteworthy that the Grand Prix has been awarded for the second time in the competition’s 20-year history.
Grigory Grutzam, the Jury Chairman, expressed his gratitude to Anna Avramidou in statements to philenews. He commended her not only for her participation in the competition but also for elevating the competition’s overall standard with her exceptional performance.
