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Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition |
![]() ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
A performance-inspiring experience, the competition offers participants performance opportunities as well as a chance to meet and be mentored by major artists. Contestants are hosted and celebrated regardless of competition results. Programming must show a balanced representation of major works by Franz Liszt, American compositions, and traditional repertory.
MAIN OFFICE
PO Box 1707
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
n.roldan@lisztgarrisoncompetition.org
WEBSITE
http://lisztgarrisoncompetition.org/lg
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants submit a recording for preliminary CD auditions. In addition, solo pianists must fulfill age requirements by October 2015. Artist: ages 25-40; Young Artist: ages 18 to 24. Duo Ensembles with Piano which include:
-Voice and piano: perform original repertory for the ensemble (Art Song or similar);
-Any instrument and piano, also requiring the major repertory for the ensemble.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Voice |
DETAILS |
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Travel Covered? | No |
Frequency | Biennial |
Cash prizes | $10,000 to $50,000 |
Additional prizes | Performances |
Jury chair(s) | Dr. Nancy Roldán, founder (2005) and president, ALS-Baltimore/Washington |
Jury size | 11 or more |
Application deadline | May 15, 2015 |
Application notes | The deadline is a postmark deadline. No difference between categories. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Live at Notre Dame of Maryland University, North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland, through October 24. Open to the public.
First Round part A & B. Repertory requirements for all categories: Must play Franz Liszt and American Composers.
Second Round: Traditional repertory of the contestant's choice. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Finals are live at Nortre Dame of Maryland University, North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
One of the categories may occur on October 24. Some on October 25. |
COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
✔ Live | ✘ Web (live streaming or recorded) |
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