We are pleased to announce that the Award is now open to applicants worldwide.
2009 Auditions
The Pierre Fournier Award 2009 auditions will be held at Wigmore Hall, London on 2, 3 and 5 June 2009.
First round
Tuesday 2 June from 9.30am to 2.00pm
or Wednesday 3 June from 9.30am to 2.00pm
Final round
Friday 5 June from 1.00 to 5.00pm
Candidates will be asked to attend at one of the first round dates.
A number of applicants from the first round will be invited to participate in the final round of auditions on Friday 5 June, from which the 2009 recipient of the Pierre Fournier Award will be announced.
Applicants must be able to attend all stages of the awards at Wigmore Hall, London, on these dates and at these times.
How to apply
- The applicant should be no older than 28 on 1 January 2009.
- By way of application, please send an updated CV, a recording of a recent performance, ideally reflecting a variety of musical styles and a suggested full recital programme that the applicant will be prepared to play at the audition.
- The panel will choose excerpts to be performed in the first round and those selected for the second round will perform a 45-minute programme, to be agreed with the panel.
- Cellists are asked to bring with them a collaborative pianist with whom they feel confident they could perform a successful recital programme in the Wigmore Hall, demonstrating a mature and developed partnership.
- Repertoire is at the discretion of the applicant and should reflect their passions and strong musical convictions.
Checklist
Your application should include
- Your CV
- Recording (CD or cassette only)
- Suggested programme (full recital length)
- Name of pianist
- Contact details
Applications should be sent to
Jane Nicolson
Administrator, Pierre Fournier Award
2 Springfield Gardens,
Largs,
KA30 8EH
Scotland
For further information or enquiries, please contact
Jane Nicolson
t (+44) 01475 689481
m (+44) 07887 500977
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