The 7 James Waterhouse Piano Competition
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In addition to cash prizes, the winner of the Intermediate and Advanced classes will perform at Steinway Hall, London on 27th April 2017 Includes mornIng non-competItIve master classes for chIldren up to and IncludIng grade 5 The 7 th James Waterhouse Piano Competition & Junior Master Classes SATURDAY 18 th MARCH 2017 At Loretto School, near Edinburgh Now in its seventh year, the James Waterhouse Piano Competition in association with Steinway and Sons, has established itself as one of the foremost piano competitions in the UK for children under 19 years of age. The master classes will be split into three sections by ability level and are an opportunity for children to try their pieces out and get feedback from a professional pianist in a supportive and inspirational environment. The lead tutor for the masterclasses and adjudicator for the competition will be Leon McCawley. Depending on the distribution of the participants between classes, he will be assisted at various stages by a second concert pianist, who will be announced once the entries are finalised. LEON McCAWLEY Leon McCawley, one of Britain’s foremost pianists, has forged a highly successful career since winning 1st Prize in the 1993 International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and 2nd Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition, building on his earlier success as Winner of the Piano Section of BBC Young Musician of the Year in 1990. Since then he has recorded extensively. A review of his 2015 CD of Rachmaninov’s Complete Preludes describes him as “...a real poet of the keyboard in these performances that are alive to Rachmaninov’s wonderful melodic invention’ (The Classical Reviewer March 2015). In April 2011 he performed the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas over one weekend at King’s Place, London. He has given solo and chamber recitals at the Wigmore Hall and Southbank Centre and internationally at major concert halls in Berlin, Prague, Hong Kong, new York and Washington DC. He can be frequently heard on BBC Radio 3. As a concerto soloist, Leon McCawley performs with many of the leading British and International orchestras including the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Petersburg Symphony and Vienna Symphony. He has worked with conductors such as Mark Elder, Kurt Masur, Simon Rattle and John Wilson. He studied at Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester with Heather Slade-Lipkin before continuing his studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia with Eleanor Sokoloff. He also received invaluable guidance from Mieczyslaw Horszowski, Nina Milkina and Murray Perahia. Leon McCawley is currently professor of piano at London’s Royal College of Music. MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS AT LORETTO Loretto offers a number of music scholarships annually to new entrants to the school at all ages. Music scholars are talented instrumentalists or singers, who endeavour to set a high level of performance and academia within the department. There are generous discounts on fees to successful applicants. Could you be a Loretto music scholar? Scholarships can be supplemented by means-tested bursaries. LAMDA THE LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ART Independent boarding and day school for boys and girls 0 - 18 years. Loretto School, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7RE T 0131 653 4444 www.loretto.com Charity number SCO13978
Transcript of The 7 James Waterhouse Piano Competition
In addition to cash prizes, the winner of the Intermediate and Advanced classes will perform at Steinway Hall, London on 27th April 2017
Includes mornIng non-competItIve master classes for chIldren up to and IncludIng grade 5
The 7th James WaterhousePiano Competition& Junior Master Classes
SATURDAY 18th MARCH 2017At Loretto School, near Edinburgh
Now in its seventh year, the James Waterhouse Piano Competition in association with Steinway and Sons, has established itself as one of the foremost piano competitions in the UK for children under 19 years of age.
The master classes will be split into three sections by ability level and are an opportunity for children to try their pieces out and get feedback from a professional pianist in a supportive and inspirational environment.
The lead tutor for the masterclasses and adjudicator for the competition will be Leon McCawley. Depending on the distribution of the participants between classes, he will be assisted at various stages by a second concert pianist, who will be announced once the entries are finalised.
LEON McCAWLEY
Leon McCawley, one of Britain’s foremost pianists, has forged a highly successful career since winning 1st Prize in the 1993 International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and 2nd Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition, building on his earlier success as Winner of the Piano Section of BBC Young Musician of the Year in 1990. Since then he has recorded extensively. A review of his 2015 CD of Rachmaninov’s Complete Preludes describes him as “...a real poet of the keyboard in these performances that are alive to Rachmaninov’s wonderful melodic invention’ (The Classical Reviewer March 2015).
In April 2011 he performed the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas over one weekend at King’s Place, London. He has given solo and chamber recitals at the Wigmore Hall and Southbank Centre and internationally at major concert halls in Berlin, Prague, Hong Kong, new York and Washington DC. He can be frequently heard on BBC Radio 3.
As a concerto soloist, Leon McCawley performs with many of the leading British and International orchestras including the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Petersburg Symphony and Vienna Symphony. He has worked with conductors such as Mark Elder, Kurt Masur, Simon Rattle and John Wilson.
He studied at Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester with Heather Slade-Lipkin before continuing his studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia with Eleanor Sokoloff. He also received invaluable guidance from Mieczyslaw Horszowski, Nina Milkina and Murray Perahia.
Leon McCawley is currently professor of piano at London’s Royal College of Music.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS AT LORETTOLoretto offers a number of music scholarships annually to new entrants to the school at all ages. Music scholars are talented instrumentalists or singers, who endeavour to set a high level of performance and academia within the department. There are generous discounts on fees to successful applicants. Could you be a Loretto music scholar? Scholarships can be supplemented by means-tested bursaries.
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Independent boarding and day schoolfor boys and girls 0 - 18 years.Loretto School, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7RE
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Charity number SCO13978
ENTRY FORM: (PLEASE DETACH THIS HALF AND COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS)
Full name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tel no . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile contact number (ON THE DAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of birth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Male Female
Class: Master class Foundation Intermediate Advanced (PLEASE SELECT ONE)
Name of piano teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programme of music, in playing order (GRADE IF KNOWN)
TITLE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPOSER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TITLE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPOSER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TITLE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPOSER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DECLARATION:
I have read the rules of the Competition and will abide by them.I undertake to honour any commitments arising from an award at this competition.
Signature of performer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name of Parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(OR GUARDIAN)
Closing Date Friday 24th February 2017. Full details including class times of the competition will be sent to you by Friday 3rd March 2017.
Entry forms should be returned to:
Patricia Rowan - School Secretary
Loretto School, Linkfield Road
Musselburgh, nr Edinburgh, East Lothian EH21 7RE
Tel: 0131 653 4444
Email: [email protected]
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• Candidates must be under 19 years of age and in full time school education in the UK on 18th March 2017.
• Concert standard dress or school uniform is required for both rounds of the competition.
• The top three in each competitive class will agree to make themselves available for the evening final at 7pm in Loretto School Chapel.
• The master classes will be morning sessions and are informal and fun sessions in the following classes -
Prep Test/Grade 1 : Grade 2/3 : Grade 4/5. More competent grade 5 pianists may prefer the Foundation class competitive category.
• For competitive classes, two named photocopies of each piece to be performed must be submitted on the day.
• The expenses for the trip to Steinway Hall in London will cover the winner of the Advanced and Intermediate categories, and one parent/guardian.
• The winners will be required to perform at Steinway Hall on Thursday 27th April 2017 as part of a recital to include
professional artists, which will be tailored accordingly.
• The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The 7th James WaterhousePiano CompetitionLoretto School, near Edinburgh - Saturday 18th March 2017
REQUIREMENTS:
Class Standard Maximum Performance TimeJunior Master class Prep Test up to grade 5 One or two contrasting piecesFoundation Grades 5/6 Two contrasting piecesIntermediate Grades 7/8 Two contrasting piecesAdvanced Grade 8+ Short recital up to 10 minutes
Candidates must be under 19 years of age and in full time school education in the UK on 18th March 2017.
The first round for each class will be held simultaneously, in two locations during the day at Loretto School. Each candidate will compete on a Steinway model B grand piano.
The best three pianists from the Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced classes will perform in the Piano Competition Finals Concert at 7pm that evening in Loretto School Chapel.
PRIZES:
The finals prizes are as follows:
Foundation: £175 plus the Piano Competition Foundation trophy.
Intermediate: £300 plus the James Waterhouse trophy and an all expenses paid trip to perform at Steinway Hall in London.
Advanced: £450, the James Waterhouse Piano Competition Trophy and an all expenses paid trip to perform at Steinway Hall in London.
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