The Sheepdrove Piano Competition Final
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!
Founded in 2009, 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 Bach, 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 16 May as part of the Festival’s popular Young Artists Lunchtime Recital Series.
David Whelton former Managing Director, Philharmonia Orchestra
Lucy Parham British pianist and Professor of PIano, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London.
Mikhail Kazakevich Professor of Piano, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
Mark Eynon Director, Newbury Spring Festival
Rupert Christiansen music critic and writer, and Director, Robert Turnbull Piano Foundation
Prizes
1st Prize: The Kindersley Prize of £2,000
2nd Prize: £1,000 donated by Greenham Trust
3rd Prize: £500 donated by the Friends of NSF
4th Prize: £250 donated by an anonymous donor
Audience Prize: £250 donated by an anonymous donor
Sponsored by The Sheepdrove Trust
Tickets
£20 to include afternoon tea.
Booking Dates
Please note, some events throughout the festival will be filmed and photographed for promotional materials, this may include shots of the audience at times. If you do not wish to be included, please do let us know in advance of the performance.
