MICHAEL DE HUY

Personal Profile

A prize-winning Australian musician of Chinese-Vietnamese heritage, Michael de Huy is a versatile artist widely recognized for his technical virtuosity, profound proficiency, and captivating musicality.

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Currently based in Spain, Michael recently graduated with highest honors from the Conservatori Superior de Musica Liceu in Barcelona, where he completed his Master's degree on full scholarship under the tutelage of Alex Alguacil and achieved a perfect score in his final recital.  Expanding his versatile artistry, he is now undertaking advanced conducting studies with Salvador Brotons at the Escola Superior de Musica de Catalunya (ESMUC).  

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Most recently, Michael was awarded Second Prize at the prestigious 2026 Alain Marinaro International Piano Competition in Collioure, France.  His early career is marked by several notable competitive successes, including:

• First Prize | 2023 VIPA International Piano Competition

• First Prize | 2023 SCM Piano Concerto Competition

• First Prize | 2024 Sydney Eisteddfod Concerto Competition

• Finalist | 2024 Australian National Piano Award

• Recipient | 2023 Theme & Variation Foundation National Piano Award

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Michael's international performance studies and ongoing artistic development are supported by six yearly Henderson Travelers Scholarships, including his current residency living and studying in Europe under the financial backing of the prestigious SCM George & Margaret Henderson Travelers Scholarship.  Michael has also been fortunate to receive the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Mendelssohn Scholarship, St. Andrew's College Major Music Scholarships and grants as well as professional development grants from Create NSW.