Joshua Han: 2025 Award Recipient of the Theme & Variations Foundation
Description
Concerts for All is proud to partner with the Theme & Variations Foundation to present pianist Joshua Han, the recipient of their 2025 award. Praised by the Sydney Arts Guide for his “complete mastery of his instrument as well as complete empathy with the music,” Joshua returns to our stage following his appearance as our anniversary guest artist last year.
This performance marks the first artist presented through our collaboration with the Theme & Variations Foundation. Together, our organisations are committed to providing a stage for the next generation of musicians, using this partnership to create more opportunities in support of Joshua's endeavours and the broader landscape of emerging talent.
Program
BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 " Appassionata"
BACH/BUSONI: Chaconne in D Minor, BWV 1004
MOZART: Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576
STRAVINSKY/AGOSTI: Firebird Suite
About Joshua Han
Australian pianist Joshua Han has been praised for “complete mastery of his instrument as well as complete empathy with the music” (Sydney Arts Guide). Joshua has received international recognition and appeared with distinguished orchestras including the Queensland Symphony, Sendai Philharmonic (Japan) and Suwon Philharmonic (South Korea).
A prizewinner at major international competitions, Joshua won First Prizes at the 2025 International Piano Competition J. S. Bach in Saarbrücken, Germany, and the 2024 Australian National Piano Award, where he also received the Audience Prize and additional awards for best interpretation of Bach, Chopin, and Beethoven. Joshua’s 2025–26 season includes engagements with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Harbour Ensemble, Canberra International Music Festival, Albury Chamber Music Festival, and Shepparton Arts Festival. In April 2026, he stepped in at short notice for Alexander Gavrylyuk, performing Strauss’ Burleske with Fabian Russell and The Orchestra Project.
Born in 2002, Joshua began piano studies aged four with his mother. He showed early promise with a Licentiate of Music (LMusA) at age 10 and Fellowship Recital Diploma (FTCL) at age 14, and first prizes at the 2014 Ettlingen International Piano Competition, Germany, and the 2015 Aarhus International Piano Competition, Denmark. Joshua currently studies a Master of Music Studies (Performance) under Dr Paul Rickard-Ford at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He is a current grant recipient of the Theme and Variations Foundation and Cope-Williams Arts Foundation.
Special Thanks
Venue Piano Sponsor
FAQs
- How accessible is the venue for guests with limited mobility?
Our venue is accessed via stairs only and does not have lift access. We recognise this may present a barrier for guests with limited mobility. If you have any questions regarding the building layout or your visit, please contact info@concertsforall.com.
- Is there parking available at the venue?
There is no guest parking available on-site. All parking spaces at the front of the building are strictly reserved for authorised building personnel only. We recommend the following nearby street parking options: • Wentworth Park Rd: Free street parking on weekends • Street Parking Zone: Free 2P Street Parking is available in surrounding streets
- What is the best way to get there by public transport?
Master Music Studio is a 5-minute walk from the Glebe Light Rail station or a 6-minute walk from the Wentworth Park Light Rail Station.
- Where is the entrance to the venue?
The studio is located at Unit 6, 80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe. The main entrance is accessible directly from Wentworth Park Road. Please look for the Master Music Studio signage upon arrival.
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