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The Chetham's International Piano Summer School is a source of inspiration, fun, insight and focus for everyone who enjoys the piano and piano playing.  Now in its thirteenth year, it continues to grow and develop as a 'piano republic of equals'.   There is no elitism on the course, though everyone is extremely serious about piano playing. 

There is no other summer school that manages to cater for the universal: Adult amateurs, promising children and observers are as welcome on the course as concert pianists, international young artists preparing for top competitions, and professional music teachers.


4th Manchester International Concerto Competition for Young Pianists

The 4th competition is once again fully integrated into the Chetham’s International Summer School and Festival for Pianists. Anyone aged under 23 on 1 August 2013 is eligible to enter, provided they enrol as a participant on the Chetham’s Summer School. All accepted participants will be heard in live auditions. Although there is one age category, there are special prizes for participants under the age of 17.

If you wish to enter the competition please complete the relevant section of the application form.

Prizes

  • First Prize: £1,000
  • Second Prize: £500
  • Third Prize: £300
  • Semi-finalists will receive prizes of £100 each
In addition there are special prizes, to be awarded at the jury’s discretion, of £500, £300 and £200 for the best performances from candidates aged 16 or under. There are also prizes of encouragement (£60 each). These are awarded at the discretion of the jury to promising performers who are unsuccessful in reaching the semi final stage.

Full details available at www.pianoconcertocompetition.com