Young Czech Pianists Enchant Vienna

The concert, organized as part of the celebrations of the Year of Czech Music in cooperation with the Czech Center Vienna, attracted nearly a hundred listeners to the Salon Bank Austria on September 30, 2024. The evening was opened by nine‑year‑old Vivi Nguyen, who delighted the audience with Scarlatti’s Sonata in E Major, The Child Falling Asleep from Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, and Evenings in Nazelles by Francis Poulenc. She was followed by fourteen‑year‑old Adam Znamirovský, who showcased his artistry with Bach’s Aria variata alla maniera italiana, Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz, Bartók’s Out of Doors Suite, two Romanian Dances, and concluded with Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 3.

Nguyen, the winner of the Piano Talents competition in Milan, and Znamirovský, a finalist in the Eurovision Young Musicians competition, left a remarkable impression with their performances. Both talented pianists perform worldwide, collaborate with top educators, and have earned numerous awards.

The Pianos for Schools Support Talents scholarship program, launched by the KKFF Foundation this spring, supports young artists and provides them with opportunities to perform at prestigious international events. This initiative aims not only to enrich the cultural scene but also to create new opportunities for future generations of musicians. The public also has the chance to directly support young talents and their journey to the world’s music stages.

This project is also a welcome opportunity for the KKFF Foundation to highlight the importance of supporting talented young musicians and to promote Czech cultural heritage. The foundation’s goal is to significantly influence the dissemination of high‑quality classical music not only in the Czech Republic but also to enrich the international stage with its beauty and sophistication.

"The concert was fantastic. The packed hall rewarded both artists with great applause. The cooperation with the KKFF Foundation was at a high professional level – in a word, excellent. With this event, the Czech Center Vienna has undoubtedly boosted its prestige in its territory," said Ondřej Černý, Director of the Czech Center Vienna.

If you would also like to support young artists or contribute to the purchase of high‑quality pianos for primary art schools, you can find more information on the Pianos for Schools project website. Czech music will be grateful for any contribution.