Two prizes for Kobayashi in Leeds
Kaito Kobayashi, who studies at the Basel Music Academy, received the Marion Thorpe Silver Medal and the Special Prize for Chamber Music at the Leeds International Piano Competition.
According to the FHNW press release, Kaito Kobayashi completed his Bachelor's degree at the FHNW Academy of Music / Basel Music Academy, completed his Master's degree in Performance with Claudio Martínez Mehner in summer 2021 and is now continuing his studies - also with Claudio Martínez Mehner - in the MA SP Soloist program.
The Leeds Competition is one of the most important music competitions in the world. Since the first competition in 1963, the world's best young talents have taken part, thanks to an outstanding prize package, the challenge of a demanding repertoire and a top-class jury.
In 2021, the five finalists took to the stage with conductor Andrew Manze and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
