Classical Piano Competition Carnegie Hall, NYC

2011 WINNERS

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The Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition has been designed as an entrée into the world of piano performance for those seriously interested in pursuing a professional career. Founded in 2003 by the late David Bradshaw and Cosmo Buono, the Competition is open to students from age four to adults, and divided into five categories:


4-11 years	12-14 years	15-18 years	Adults 19 years and older without professional degrees in Music.	College students pursuing degrees in Music and/or those who have already launched professional careers.

Carnegie Hall will be the site of the Annual Winners' Recitals. The 2012 Recitals are to be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 2:00 and 6:00PM.

Given the increased number of applicants, the Competition executives and judges are prepared to add still a third recital at Carnegie Hall as necessary, with the date to be announced each year after the final selection of all winners has been made.

Applicants chosen as winners are given their debut performance in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall as the First Prize. Multiple winners will be chosen in each division.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2012 - Saturday April 14, 2012

NOTIFICATION - Winners will be notified by Tuesday May 1, 2012.

RECITALS - Sunday May 20, 2012, 2:00 and 6:00PM

ENTRANCE FEE - $150.00

In addition, Winners will be able to participate in "The Business of Music," a seminar offering advice on pursuing a professional career,held on Saturday May 19, 2012.

The seminar is free, and open to the public.