Leeds International Pianoforte Competition
- Leeds International Pianoforte Competition
The Leeds International Piano Competition takes place every three years (next in 2009) in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1961 by Marion, Countess of Harewood and Fanny Waterman, who is today its Chairman and Artistic Director. The competition was first held in 1963 (there was a four-year gap before the 2000 competition). It takes place in the Great Hall of the University of Leeds and in Leeds Town Hall.
Prize Winners
External links
* [http://www.leedspiano.com/ Leeds International Pianoforte Competition official site]
* [http://masamizuno.com Directory of International Piano Competitions]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbY_q5DkTFk 1987 Leeds Piano Competition awards ceremony (Youtube)]
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