Kyiv Horowitz contest takes refuge in Geneva

Kyiv Horowitz contest takes refuge in Geneva

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norman lebrecht

November 28, 2022

The International Competition for Young Pianists in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz, impacted by the war in Ukraine, has been moved to Switzerland under the auspices of the World Federation of International Music Competitions.

Press release:
The World Federation will thus present the Horowitz Competition under the name Horowitz Competition Kyiv-Geneva, from 13-21 April 2023 in Geneva. We believe our mission of striving for artistic excellence, authenticity, fairness and equality to support young artists is meaningless unless we give an example to show our social and cultural responsibility: to bring a devastated arts institution back into view; to support young artists in war-torn Ukraine; and to show that common values and common understanding among young people can build a basis for a better future.

For this event, an international Jury consisting of 9 renowned international music professionals has been assembled. It will be chaired by the Ukrainian conductor Kirill Karabits, who will also lead the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in the competition finals at Victoria Hall.

WFIMC is grateful for the generous support of the City and the Canton of Geneva; the City of Kyiv, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, the VERE MUSIC FUND, the Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne, as well as for the kind assistance of the Concours de Genève, the Ferruccio Busoni intl. Piano Competition in Bolzano, the Fryderyk Chopin intl. Piano Competition of Warsaw, the Franz Liszt Competition of Utrecht, and the Van Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth, Texas.

Comments

  • Just saying says:

    How much do you win?

  • Cynic says:

    Any point in non-Ukrainians entering?

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