Mason and Hamlin Prize

The Mason and Hamlin Prize was a coveted national piano competition, sponsored by Mason and Hamlin that awarded a Mason and Hamlin grand piano. The competition is held annually in Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory.

Winners

• 1910 – Julius Chaloff
• 1919 – Naomi Bevard
• 1920 – Jesus Maria Sanroma^[1]
• 1925 – William Beller^[2]
• 1935 – Peter Louis Walters^[3]
• 1975 – Joseph Evans (professor and chairman of the Music Department, Michigan State University)^[4]
• 2007 – Nathan J. Knutson

References

1. ^ Pianist Will Give Ogden Concert, The Ogden Standard-Examiner, pg. 7B, Col 6., March 19, 1950
2. ^ William Beller to Give Piano Recital Sunday, Cornell Daily Sun, pg. 1, Vol. 51, Issue 145, April 16, 1931
3. ^ Activities of Musicians Here and Afield, The New York Times, May 12, 1935
4. ^ Memorial Concert Saturday on Lake Lindbergh Shoreline, The Montana Standard, pg. 19, July 18, 1976