Sydney International Piano Competition Kicks Off

Sydney International Piano Competition finalists, 2016
Sydney International Piano Competition finalists, 2016

Thirty-two brilliant young pianists have gathered in Sydney to participate in the final rounds of the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia, to be held at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Sydney Opera House from the 6th – 23rd July 2016.

The finalists include three Australian pianists and others from countries which include Russia, China, the US, Sweden and Korea.

Taking place every four years, this year’s competition under Artistic Director, Piers Lane AO, and Artistic Patron Valery Giergev, attracted 283 nominees.

Click here for more information, live stream and tickets.

 

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