Back in 1917 the song Back Home Again in Indiana was published. Well, that is exactly what LCP did. Our nine pianists who made the trip to Indiana really made themselves right at home bringing home an incredible 21 trophies. This was LCP’s first trip to the Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition held from June 27 through July 1st in Carmel, Indiana. A huge congratulations and job well done to all nine who participated.
Our winners in alphabetical order are :
- Andrew Luu and Nicole Ho – Second Place Winners, Intermediate Ensemble (DUO)
- Andrew Luu and Nicole Ho – Honorable Mention, Advanced Ensemble (Duet)
- Ashley Dixon and Travis Luu – First Place Winners, Intermediate Ensemble (DUO)
- Ashley Dixon and Travis Luu – Third Place Winners, Intermediate Ensemble (Duet)
- Bella Dang – Third Place Winner, Elementary Concerto
- Celine Tseng and Hong An Hoang – Third Place Winners, Advanced Ensemble (Duet)
- Celine Tseng and Hong An Hoang – Honorable Mention, Advanced Ensemble (DUO)
- Celine Tseng, Hong An Hoang, Susan Le, and Tu Trinh – Honorable Mention, Advanced Ensemble
- Hong An Hoang – Honorable Mention, Advanced Concerto
- Susan Le and Tu Trinh – Second Place Winners, Advanced Ensemble (DUO)
- Susan Le – Honorable Mention, Advanced Concerto
And now for some after the competition stress relief! Don’t let anyone tell you pianists don’t have fun.
