Competition Final: Sept 3

Don't miss the thrilling final of the 17th International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition in Grieghallen on September 3!

After a week of intense competition the 17th International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition reaches its thrilling climax.

Three finalists will battle it out at the Grieg Hall to be named winner, accompanied by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Lawrence Foster. Don’t miss this chance to see a piano superstar of tomorrow being introduced to the world.

This final concert consists of three piano concertos which are determined by the outcome of the first 3 rounds. Three finalists will perform their selected piano concertos with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, and compete for the three prizes of 30.000, 20.000 and 10.000 euros. The audience is invited to vote for the Audience Prize, and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra will present the Orchestra’s Prize.

The concert starts with Remembrances from Lyric Pieces by Ørjan Matre. The orchestra will also perform Anitra’s Dance by Edvard Grieg and Anitra by Harald Sæverud. Our concert host for the evening is Gunilla Süssmann.

Lawrence Foster will conduct the concerts. Foster is Music Director at Opéra de Marseille and Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. Known for his exhilarating and expressive performances in a wide range of music, he enjoys a major career spanning the US, Europe and Asia.

Saturday 3 September at 18:00 in the Grieg Hall in Bergen

Lawrence Foster - conductor
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Presenter: Gunilla Süssmann

Ørjan Matre: Remembrances from Lyric Pieces

Finalist 1: Fuko Ishii - Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
Finalist 2: Aleksandra Świgut - Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Finalist 3: Zifan Ye - Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16

Edvard Grieg: Anitra's Dance from Peer Gynt
Harald Sæverud: Anitra from Peer Gynt

2000-2030: Voting for the Audience Prize
2030-2100: Announcement of winners, Prize Ceremony

Booking and tickets

Adults: NOK 495/445/365
Under 30: NOK 150
Students/children: NOK 100

For booking of tickets, go to this site

The concert is arranged in cooperation with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

Stiftelsen Kristian Gerhard Jebsen is the main sponsor and the exclusive private contributor to the International Edvard Grieg Piano Compeition.