Buntschu, Samuel

Switzerland

Participated in 2012

Group B

Born on , Riaz (Switzerland).
Started to play piano at the age of 5 with Prof. Danielle Gremaud.

Since 2010 till 2012 has studied at the Fribourg Conservatory with Prof. Francois Beffa.

Attended masterclasses of Finghin Collins.

Attended masterclasses of Matthews Clifton.

Received Special Prize of National Competition of the Jura Festival, 2009.

Received 1st prize of National Competition for young musicians, 2011.

Received 1st prize of International Piano Competition Fribourg, 2012.

FIRST ROUND

— J. S. Bach – WK II BWV 873 C sharp minor

— F. Chopin – Study c sharp minor op. 10 no. 4

— L van Beethoven – 1st mov E Major op. 109

— F. Chopin – Ballade op 38 in F Major

Second round

— L. van Beethoven – E Major op. 109

— R. Schumann – Abegg Variations op.1

— F. Martin – Prelude VIII

Third round

The third orchestral round was introduced in 2020