🎹 Young Piano Maestro Award
Launched in June 2021, the Young Piano Maestro Award has become a well-loved tradition in our musical calendar. Founded with the support of professional flautist Clare Langan, the award was created to celebrate young pianists’ dedication, passion for playing the piano, and love of music-making.
Each year, students have the opportunity to take part by performing at our Summer Gala Concert. The award continues to grow, with enthusiastic participation and memorable performances that inspire both students and audiences alike.
🌟 2025 Award Categories
This year, we are proud to introduce three exciting categories:
Best Presentation
Awarded for the most confident and engaging stage presence, including a clear and thoughtful verbal introduction of the performance.
Junior Prize
Celebrating the best performance by a student in primary education.
Young Piano Maestro Winner
Presented to the student delivering the most outstanding overall performance of the concert.
Winners will be announced at the end of the Gala Concert.
🎵 How Can I Participate?
Taking part in the Young Piano Maestro Award is simple!
Just purchase a performing ticket for our Summer Gala Concert and prepare to play your favourite piece of music.
Every student who performs at the concert will be automatically entered into the competition and considered for one of this year’s award categories.
🏆 How Are Winners Chosen and Announced?
An independent adjudicator will join us at the Summer Gala Concert on Sunday, 6th July 2025. They will carefully listen to each performance and evaluate based on musicality, presentation, and overall impression.
Winners in all categories will be announced during the award ceremony at the end of the concert.
🏆 Young Piano Maestro Award Winners
2021
Winner: Dylan Liu
Tutor: Tania Notte
2022
Winner: Astrid Morlot
Tutor: Andrea Vargas Kmecová
2023
Winner: Enay Nuryeva
Tutor: Natasha Kovalenko
Junior Winner: Anastasia Emmott
Tutor: Andrea Vargas Kmecová
Best Presentation: Eric Nguyen
Tutor: Bozhdiar Chapkanov
2024
Winner: Arthur Emmott
Tutor: Andrea Vargas Kmecová
Junior Winner: Eric Nguyen
Tutor: Bozhdiar Chapkanov
Best Presentation: Robyn Nguyen
Tutor: Bozhdiar Chapkanov
Special Commendation Medals:
Sara Tleukhan, Anastasia Emmott, Mateo Przydrozny, Eleanor Simpkin
🎁 Simply Be More – Piano Maestro Mugs & Cards
The Young Piano Maestro Prize was born from a simple but heartfelt idea: to celebrate young talent and support their musical journey. The idea first came to life when we partnered with professional flautist and artist Clare Langan to design piano-inspired mugs and cards.
Now, you can support the prize by ordering the beautifully designed
‘Simply Be More Piano Maestro’ merchandise:
- Order a Mug – £1 from every mug goes to the prize fund
- Order a Card – 25p from every card goes to the prize fund
💝 Where Your Contribution Goes
Proceeds raised from these items are awarded as a gift voucher to the most deserving student, redeemable at The Normans, a local music shop in Eltham. Normans offers sheet music, instruments, and musical gifts—perfect for any young pianist.
✨ About Clare Langan – Creator of Simply Be More
Clare Langan is not only a gifted flautist but also the creative mind behind Simply Be More. Her ethos is all about paying it forward and empowering others to become their best selves.
“I was so encouraged and supported as a young musician and had the best teachers. To encourage and nurture is paramount to helping anyone in any area of their life become who they’re truly meant to be.”
— Clare Langan
Visit www.simplybemore.co.uk to discover more.
