Madison Yan

Age: 20

Hometown: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

School/Teacher: Kevin Kenner / Frost School of Music, University of Miami

Madison Yan currently studies under the guidance of Kevin Kenner at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami. Her musical journey began at a young age under the tutelage of Dr. Irena Kofman. A recipient of the prestigious National Chopin Foundation Scholarship, Madison has garnered numerous accolades on both national and international stages. Her accomplishments include first prize in the William Knabe International Piano Competition, and top prizes at the International Chopin Competition in Hartford and the International Keyboard Odyssiad and Festival. Beyond the piano, Madison is a multi-faceted artist, finding inspiration in writing, dance, and martial arts.

Repertoire

Preliminaries 

Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 1 (Ekier)

Etude in C Major, Op. 10, No. 1 (Ekier)

Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 (Ekier)

Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42 (Ekier)

 

Quarterfinals 

Barcarolle, Op. 60 (Ekier)

Preludes, Op. 28, No. 7-12 (Ekier)

Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 (Ekier)

Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat Major, Op. 22 (Ekier)

 

Semifinals 

Mazurkas, Op. 33 (Ekier)

Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39 (Ekier)

Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 (Ekier)

Rondo a la Mazur in F Major, Op. 5 (Ekier)

 

Finals 

Polonaise-Fantasy, Op. 61 (Ekier)

Concerto in F minor, Op. 21 (Ekier)