Young artist Tsisana Kikabidze awarded at Franz Liszt Piano Competition

The young Georgian talent has claimed prizes at international competitions over the recent years. Photo via adria.italiani.it.

Agenda.ge, 05 Feb 2021 - 18:21, Tbilisi,Georgia

Young Georgian pianist Tsisana Kikabidze marked a successful performance at the prestigious Franz Liszt International Piano Competition, held with a remote format for the first time, with a prize-winning appearance among hundreds of musical artists.

Kikabidze earned the second prize of the 18-32 age category at the contest, with her performances of the Liszt Ballade No. 2 and the 1st Movement of the Prokofiev Sonata N6.

Every single pianist who participated in the Franz Liszt Centre Competition is on a very high level" - competition organisers

A student of the Tbilisi State Conservatoire, under the tutorship of professor Alexander Garber, she received 80,75 points from the judges and was one of the second prize-winning performers. Britain's Vincent Ling took home the Absolute Prize of the competition with 99,00 points.

Often there are only grams, millimetres of difference and every single pianist showed us a great talent, dedication and an excellent performance" - competition organisers

Kikabidze has performed at contests including the International Jenö-Takács Piano Competition for Young Pianists (third prize) and the International Competition-Festival 'Music Without Limits' (second prize).