Junior 1 Division Finalist
Final Round Program:
JOSEPH HAYDN – Sonata in F Major Hob. XVI:23 (1st movement)
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF – Valse in A Major, No. 2 (Allegro assai) from 7 Morceaux de salon, Op. 10
ISAAC BERKOVICH – Variations on a Theme of Paganini
FLORENCE PRICE – The Goblin and the Mosquito
Natchanok Chonlacoop, a 9-year-old Thai, began learning piano at the age of 3 and under the supervision of Dr. Phonphan Banternghansa in 2019. With her musical abilities, Natchanok has had the opportunity to perform concerts in famous music halls around the world, including Carnegie Hall, U.S.A.; Esplande Theaters on the Bay, Singapore; Yong Siew Toh College of Music, Singapore and Chulalongkorn Music Hall, Thailand. Despite her youth, Natchanok has amassed a remarkable array of musical achievements. In 2023, she garnered a slew of prestigious music awards, including:
- 1st prize from 2023 OSAKA International Music Competition
- 1st prize with the highest score, Piano category, from the 7th Brilliant Talent Discovery Awards International Music Competition
- 1st Prize, Piano Category, II° Kyoto International Music Competition
- 1st prize with the highest score, piano category, from the Orbetello Piano Competition
- 1st prize in the piano category from The International Mozart Competition Vienna
- 1st prize in the piano category from the IPPA Southeast Asia Piano Competition
- 1st prize in the piano category from the Amadeus International Music Awards (AIMA)
Natchanok's artistic pursuits extend beyond music, as she actively contributes to her school orchestra, serves as a member of the school chamber choir, and participates in the school's swim team. In her leisure time, she indulges in activities such as playing the violin, practicing horse dressage, reading literature and playing tennis. Her unwavering passion for music, sports and literature serves as a cornerstone for her robust self-assurance in both her social life and academic endeavors.
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