Encouraging excellence in performance

Open to students with cello or double bass as their performance study, this competition calls for a virtuoso work of Piatti or a work of comparable standard by a similar composer.

Key points

Targeted to

Cello and double bass students

Value

$50

Apply by

4pm Friday 10 May 2024

Competition details

The prize is open to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University students enrolled in either a full-time or part-time program at the Conservatorium with cello or double bass as their performance study.

Submit a completed application form, following the details on the form:

Piatti Prize 2024 application form

Selection process

  • Competitors are required to play a virtuoso work of Piatti or a work of comparable standard by a similar composer lasting no longer than 10 minutes.
  • The aim of the competition is to encourage excellence in performance.
  • There is to be only one winner of this prize, and if the standard required by the panel is not reached, no award will be made.
  • The adjudicating panel is to consist of as many of the string staff, both full-time and part-time, at the Conservatorium.

Prize value is $50.

Donor

A (Bep) Torkington.

Date: Monday 20 May 2024.

Time: 4pm, during string workshop.

Place: Ian Hanger Recital Hall

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