In search of the complete artist, Honens invites 93 pianists to international piano competition
Pianists selected for first public stage of 2009 Honens Competition
Stage One is the preliminary round of the competition where pianists from around the world perform individual 40-minute solo recitals. Stage One sessions take place before audiences in
The Application Screening Jury, which included Angela Cheng, Chairwoman, Honens First Jury; William Aide, Chairman, Honens Second Jury; and Stephen McHolm, Honens Executive Director reviewed 145 applications.
’ÄúIt’Äôs evident by the quality of the applicants that Honens has become one of the world’Äôs leading competitions,’Äù says McHolm. ’ÄúThe competition juries will face a challenging task ahead in choosing the 2009 Honens Laureates.’Äù
Stage One performances will be videotaped and reviewed by the First Jury at the Banff Centre in June. From a field of 93 pianists, 21 will advance to the Quarterfinals in
Honens International Piano Competition is one of the world’Äôs most prestigious events of its kind. The Sixth Honens Competition takes place in
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