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22 September 2024

Leeds International Piano Competition, review:

Izik-Dzurko is excellent – now it’s time to prove

his stardom

The prestigious competition returns after three years to crown the

next up-and-coming pianist

Jaeden Izik-Dzurko winner of the competition (Photo: Frances Marshall/Leeds International Piano
Competition)

By Jessica Duchen
September 22, 2024 1:49 pm(Updated September 23, 2024 9:39 am)

The Leeds International Piano Competition has a new winner: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, a
24-year-old Canadian pianist. Tall and dark, with a diffident platform manner and
huge hands, he may become the next star to emerge from Britain’s most significant

musical contest.