The fourth edition of the Geoffrey Lancaster Keyboard Prize was held in the Eileen Joyce Studio, with seven pianists using the Steinway grand, plus a lone fortepianist.
The Prize is open to keyboard players 25 years of age or under.
Each pianist is to present a solo performance programme of one or two pieces from the 18th and/or 19th centuries on a choice of one of either modern piano, fortepiano, clavichord or harpsichord.
The 2025 winner is:
Jeffrey Shields
Pictured
From L to R: Emily Saito-Noble (3rd prize), Jordan Scott (2nd prize), Jangoo Chaphana (adjudicator),
Jeffrey Shields (1st prize), Dr Geoffrey Lancaster AO (Patron)
Photo: Julie Lawrence
We are delighted to announce the Geoffrey Lancaster Keyboard Prize, which is made possible by the generosity of immediate past president Dr Andrew Lu OAM.
For many years the RSMC ran a piano competition every year, most recently alternating between the Gertrude Carey Memorial Awards for Young Pianists, the last being held in 2012, and the Edna Warren Award for Young Pianists, the last being held in 2017.
Once again, the Club is pleased to be able offer young keyboardists this opportunity to perform and gain recognition in a friendly, soirée setting.
The Prize is open to keyboard players 25 years of age or under. Each pianist is to present a solo performance programme of one or two pieces from the 18th and/or 19th centuries on a choice of one of either modern piano, fortepiano, clavichord or harpsichord.
ENTRY FORM 2025 – PDF format
ENTRY FORM 2025 – Word format
INFORMATION BROCHURE 2025 – PDF format
INFORMATION BROCHURE 2025 – Word Format
Further information from: rsmc@rsmc.info
Previous Winners
2025
1st Jeffrey Shields
2nd Jordan Scott
3rd Emily Saito-Nobel
Adjudicator: Jangoo Chapkhana
2023
1st Jake Smith
2nd Oliver de Meillon
3rd Simon Yuen
Adjudicator: Jordan Proctor
2021
1st Arielle Lu
2nd Hannah Wang
3rd Yaashinii Vasudavan
Adjudicator: Cecilia Sun
2019
1st Joshua Noronha
2nd Ceicilia Limargana
3rd Tina Algeri
Adjudicator: Stewart Smith