Classical music competition for youth
2008-03-27
ARTSCAPE has launched the 2008 edition of its National Youth Music Competition, which will be held from October 6 to 11 in Cape Town. Aimed at talented, young classical musicians, the competition offers prizes totalling R65 000. It is the only youth music competition of its kind in South Africa where the final six contenders will perform with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO). This competition affords exceptional, young classical musicians the opportunity to develop their musical and technical skills in competitive circumstances. The competition is open to all classical pianists and orchestral instrumentalists between the ages of 14 and 19 years. The closing date for entries is 25 April. A total of 30 participants will be selected at qualifying auditions in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Qualifying musicians will be announced shortly after the auditions in June this year. The competition consists of four rounds and will take place at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town from October 6 to 11. For more information and enquiries, call 021-419-8756.
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