Laureate
Giora Nadav
USA
Giora Nadav is a young pianist dedicated to the mastery of performance nuances. Currently studying with Dr. Yiheng Yang, Giora’s foundation was built through early studies with his father and has since evolved through masterclasses with world-renowned faculty from the Curtis Institute of Music and Seoul National University. A frequent laureate of major competitions—including the Ocean Music International Piano Competition — Giora has performed on stages such as the Philadelphia International Music Festival.
Latest Recognition
- Pianist of the Season
- Versatile Pianist Award
- Piano Senior Gold Prize
- Chopin Gold Prize
- Beethoven Gold Prize
Piano
Ad Libitum International Piano Competition — 2/2026
Awards & Recognitions
A timeline of recognition
Ad Libitum International Piano Competition — 2/2026
Piano · Piano Senior
Chopin Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Beethoven Sonata No. 18 Op 31 No. 3 - I. Allegro
Beethoven Sonata No. 18 Op 31 No. 3 - III. Menuetto. Moderato e grazioso
Beethoven Sonata No. 18 Op. 31 No. 3 - IV. Presto con fuoco
- Pianist of the Season
- Versatile Pianist Award
- Piano Senior Gold Prize
- Chopin Gold Prize
- Beethoven Gold Prize
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