“At just 18 years old she played with outstanding finesse and grace complemented by energetic fire and passion” - CityNEWS
Australian Pianist Bernice Chua began learning the piano at the age of 4 with Marie Cull and obtained her music diploma at the age of 13. In 2016, she began studying under the tutelage of Dr Bernadette Harvey.
Currently a student at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Bernice is studying under A.O. Professor Andreas Weber with whom she is completing her Bachelor of Arts degree (majoring in piano performance) where she was accepted into in 2019 at the age of 16. Prior to her acceptance into University level studies, Bernice was admitted as a student into Mozarteum University Pre-College program, in which she was accepted in 2018.
A frequent scholarship recipient, Bernice has won various scholarships from the ANU School of Music, Canberra Girls Grammar School and the Wesley Music Centre.
In 2015, Bernice was selected to take part in the Beethoven series as part of the Canberra International Music Festival, won the ArtSound Young Virtuoso of the Year Award and represented the Australian Capital Territory as a finalist at the Australian National Young Virtuoso Award.
She has also won many places from competitions across Australia including the Australian National Eisteddfod, Sydney Eisteddfod and Wollongong Eisteddfod.
Bernice has taken masterclasses with international artists including Amandine Savary, Eva Pobłocka and Andreas Weber and has performed across Australia, Austria and Italy.
An avid chamber music player, Bernice performs with the Ivory Piano Quartet. She is also a cellist.
