- Major Awards 2021
The major award winners are shown below and will receive a cash prize. In all disciplines, the adjudicators praised the exceptional quality of the work demonstrated in the performers' videos and had to make some very difficult decisions. The Festival is offering some additional prizes in the Instrumental section.
Piano Awards 2021
Young Pianist of the Year and Edith Steinitz Memorial Prize 2021:
Eliza Ruffle (14) (Richmond)
Runner up:
Leo Little (16) (Bedford)
Vocal Awards 2021
Young Singer of the Year:
Hannah Wiseman (15) (Twickenham)
Runner up:
Octavia Grassby (13) (West London)
Kirkland Award (Songs from the Shows)
Nonny Jones (18) (Teddington)
Young Instrumentalist of the Year 2021
This section has been divided into Strings and Wind/Brass
Young String Player of the Year:Alix Vaillot Szwarc (18) (Menuhin School, Cobham) ViolinHighly Commended:Harry Scott-Burt (16) (Rugby) 'CelloXenia Edwards (17) (Barnes, Richmond) ViolinYoung Wind/Brass Player of the Year
Lola Frisby Williams (16) (Devon) Clarinet
Highly Commended:
Katy Baker (15) (Solihull) Clarinet
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