Sunday 19th May
Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre, Lambourn RG17 7UU
3.00pm (ends approx 5.45pm)
£20 unreserved seating; includes afternoon tea
A wonderful opportunity to hear the best international piano students drawn from all the major UK conservatoires – and to cast your vote for the audience prize!
Now in its eleventh year, this notable competition, established by the Sheepdrove Trust, is open to candidates aged 26 and under from the eight major UK music colleges, and attracts young pianists of the highest standard from around the world. Today’s competition, which this year has an emphasis on Mozart, features four shortlisted finalists and takes place in the tranquil setting of Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre on the Lambourn Downs.
The overall winner will perform a solo recital in the Corn Exchange on Monday 20th May as part of the Festival’s popular Young Artists Lunchtime Recital Series.
Jury
Francoise Clerc Head of Classical Music, Bureau Export, Paris
Mark Eynon Director, Newbury Spring Festival
Mikhail Kazakevich Russian pianist and Professor of Piano, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
Lucy Parham British pianist and Professor of Piano, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London
John Thwaites British pianist and Head of Keyboard, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
David Whelton former Managing Director, Philharmonia Orchestra
1st Prize: The Kindersley Prize of £2,000
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