Melodies in Motion

Venue: Orpheum

The Y Foundation with the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra present Melodies in Motion

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky​ - Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 Piotr Alexewicz piano

Piotr Alexewicz is one of the most recognized Polish pianists of his generation, laureat of the 5th Prize, Audience Prize and numerous special awards at the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. 

In 2025, he won the Second Prize at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition in the USA, consolidating his position on the global piano stage. In the same year, he was a semifinalist at the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth. 

He is a two-time winner of the 48th and 50th National Chopin Piano Competitions organized by the Frederic Chopin Institute. He also won top prizes at competitions in Paris and Bucharest. 

The artist maintains an active international concert career, performing in Poland, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Romania, Denmark, the United Kingdom, the USA, Brazil, Japan, and many other countries. 

Youth Music Competition Showcase

This year’s concert will also feature the winner of the Melodies in Motion Youth Music Competition, a new initiative created by the Y Foundation, sponsored by Gentai Capital to support outstanding young musicians.

The competition offers emerging performers an opportunity to showcase their talent at a professional level, with the winner appearing live at the Spring Concert.

This addition brings fresh artistry to the program and reflects Gentai’s continued commitment to nurturing the next generation of musical talent.