39 pianists, aged 19-32, representing 14 countries were chosen from over 200 international applicants for 2 explosive weeks of competition. Awards include $80,000 cash, recording contract on the Arkiv Music label, and concert engagement at Weill/Carnegie Recital Hall.
All competitors will perform two rounds at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City before 12 Semi- Finalists are selected. Three Finalists will be announced on June 21st and they will perform with the Utah Symphony on June 25th at Abravanel Hall.