Stephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competition
Free choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imagination The Leeds International Piano Competition is to be relaunched under the artistic direction of Sir Stephen Hough. The pianist is leading significant reforms to the triennial contest that first began in 1963. He will also chair an international jury that includes fellow pianists Piotr Anderszewski, Lucas Debargue, Yeol Eum Son, Kathryn Stott and Master o
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‘I don’t like competitions, but I thought, maybe there’s something different we can do here’ … Sir Stephen Hough. Photograph: Sim Cannetty-ClarkeView image in fullscreen‘I don’t like competitions, but I thought, maybe there’s something different we can do here’ … Sir Stephen Hough. Photograph: Sim Cannetty-ClarkeClassical musicStephen Hough to lead relaunched Leeds piano competitionFree choice of repertoire and an increased upper age limit part of the changes in a competition that will emphasise individuality and imaginationImogen TildenThu 2 Jul 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Leeds International Piano Competition is to be relaunched under the artistic direction of Sir Stephen Hough.
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