The 2023 David Hicken International Piano Competition was held at Yamaha Music Hall, Bangkok Thailand on 21 October
Category C
First Place - Renaud-Adrian Le Dévéhat (Canada)
Second Place - Rainer Lippert (Germany)
Third Place - Yuvraj Kokkili (India)
Honorary Mention - Christophe Sinner (Luxembourg)
Category B
First Place - Felix Metz (Germany)
Second Place - Susan Archer (England)
Third Place - Anja Umlauf (Germany)
Category A
Second Place - Beth Fajcz (United States)
Third Place - Viviana Marcella Houry (Spain)
Renaud-Adrian Le Dévéhat from Canada, won first place for his superb rendition of Repercussions. He receives €1000 prize, a copy of Dorico Pro Music Notation Software (courtesy of Steinberg), a $300 gift certificate to davidhicken.com, and a one-hour online session with David. Congratulations Renaud-Adrian!
Rainer Lippert from Germany, won second place for his fine performance of Reinvention. He wins €200. Congratulations Rainer!
Yuvraj Kokkili from India won third place for his exciting performance of Incantation. He receives €100 prize money. Congratulations Yuvraj!
Christophe Sinner from Luxembourg received an honorary mention for his wonderful interpretation of The Valiant. Well done Christophe!
Category B
Felix Merz from Germany, won first place for his beautiful rendition of Isolation. He wins €500 prize money, a copy of Dorico Elements Music Notation Software (courtesy of Steinberg), and a $200 gift certificate to davidhicken.com. Congratulations Felix!
Susan Archer from England, won second place for her lovely performance of When We First Met. She receives €200 prize money. Congratulations Susan!
Anja Umlauf from Germany won third place for her wonderful performance of Alicen's Nocturne. She wins €100 prize money. Well done Anja!
Category A
Beth Fajcz from the United States, won second place for her tender performance of Ellette. She wins €200. Well done Beth!
