Applications open for youth scholarships to international piano festival

The European Foundation for the Support of Culture and the Malta International Music Festival in collaboration with Alexey Kononenko, have the pleasure to announce the grant of two scholarships for young pianists to participate in the second International Piano Festival in Italy which will be held between the 9th and 19th August 2015. 

The festival is organized by the Centro Culturale Russo-Italiano, European Foundation for Support of Culture and International Music School "Cenacolo della Musica – S. Irene" in collaboration with the music school "Città di San Giovanni Teatino". 

The two scholarship grants include flights, accommodation and active participation in the master classes within the festival. The scholarships are awarded by European Foundation for Support of Culture and sponsored by Alexey Kononenko.

A selection process will be held on 8 July 2015 at the Johann Strauss School of Music - Malta.

Intermediate students are to present two contrasting pieces or movements with a maximum duration of seven minutes. Advanced students are to present two to three contrasting pieces or movements, with a maximum duration of 14 minutes.

Closing datefor registrations is 7th July and the registration fee is €10.

To register send an email to [email protected] indicating applicant's name, age and programme being presented at audition. The registration fee is to be paid on the day of audition. For more information call on 7772 7222