Winning an International Music Competition in U3

An 12-year-old Headington pianist has been awarded first place in a prestigious international competition.

Reese, (U3), was awarded first prize and declared winner of the 2024 Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition.

She performed at the winners’ concerts at Kleine Zaal, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on March 26th, and Gläserner Saal, Musikverein in Vienna on April 2nd.

Here is a video of her performance in Amsterdam: https://youtu.be/jqWX_rSFJy8.

Angela, Reese’s mother said: “Thank you again for Headington’s support of Reese’s musical education! We are immensely thankful for your effort and time in facilitating her piano lessons.”

Dr Rossella Rubini, Head of Piano at Headington School said: “We were extremely proud of Reese upon hearing her news. The award is well deserved as a reflection of her hard work and dedication to music!”