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Chopin competition to get underway soon

Written by Writer on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Chopin competition to get underway soon

Bangkok Post
Wednesday October 22, 2008

The 8th Bangkok Chopin Piano Competition will be held from October 30 to November 4 at the Thai-German Cultural Auditorium, Soi Goethe, Sathon Soi 1.

Famed composer Fre?de?ric Chopin.

The Bangkok Chopin Society is organising the competition to promote young talents in the performance of piano music, especially that of Chopin. It provides an opportunity to discover, develop and nurture young musicians as well as bring piano performance to new levels of artistry and excellence.

The competition is open to pianists of all nationalities who have resided in Thailand for at least two years. There are four age-group categories: Ten to 12, 13 to 15, 16 to 18 and 19 to 26.

All works prepared for the competition will be performed from memory and without repeats. All works are by Chopin unless otherwise stated.

There will be four prize winners in each category, with various cash prizes on offer.

Winners will be announced at 5pm on Tuesday, November 4.

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