The Sydney Piano Competition Winner August 20, 2008

Riverside Theatres proudly presents the outstanding winner of the renowned competition THE SYDNEY PIANO COMPETITION WINNER at Riverside Theatres on Wednesday 20 August at 7.30pm. The competition is broadcast live on ABC Classic FM, produced for ABC TV and streams live around the globe on abc.net.au.

The Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia began in July 1977 and is internationally recognised as one of the world’s great Piano Competitions. This year’s competition, which is the 9th, commences on the 16 July and finishes on the 2 August.

The Competition is unique in providing air fares, accommodation and daily allowance for a maximum of 36 selected competitors, all of whom play in the first two recital stages. There will be cash prizes totalling approximately $150,000.

The 2008 competitors come from all areas of the globe - USA, Italy, Portugal, Hungary, Russia, South Korea, China, Spain and many more. After the heats and finals across some of Australia’s most prestigious music venues the winner begins an extensive concert tour throughout Australia.

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