Founded in 1942 by Edith Sullivan Golde - Sheila Simpson, Interim President



The 2009 Gifted Young Pianists Concerto Competition will take place April 18-21 in New York City.

The winner will perform on April 21, 2009, at 8 p.m., with Camerata New York,
Richard Owen, Jr., conducting, at Merkin Hall, and will also receive $1,000.

Click here to download Flyer and Application Form


Repertoire:

Preliminaries: CD or cassette tape of three contrasting pieces, 15 minutes total length

Semi-finals: Complete concerto, chosen from the list below, plus a solo work by Theodor Leschetizky

Finals: Complete concerto, plus solo work by Leschetizky

List of Eligible Concerti for 2009:

J. S. Bach - Concerto in D minor
Mozart - All solo concerti
Beethoven - Nos. 1, 2, 3
Chopin - Nos. 1, 2
Mendelssohn - Nos. 1, 2
Saint-Saëns - Concerto No. 2
Schumann - Concerto in A minor
Kabalevsky - Concerto No. 3
Shostakovich - Concerto No. 1


Preliminary recordings on CD or cassette tape, along with complete Application and all required materials, must be postmarked no later than January 16, 2009. The CD or tape must contain 3 contrasting works, 15 minutes total length. A portion or portions of your concerto may be included on the recording, but are not required.

The Semi-finals and Finals will be held in New York City on April 18 and April 19. If you are chosen for the semi-finals, you must be prepared to play your entire concerto, chosen from the above list, with second piano (you must provide accompanist), and a solo work by Leschetizky.

Please download Application or contact Mara Waldman, Competition Chairman, at marafw@gmail.com for more information.

Graciela Arguedas, 2007 winner, on stage with members of Camerata New York

Mishka Momen, 2005 winner, receiving her award

Richard Owen, Jr., conducting Camerata New York