Seminar: Gaining the Competitive Edge

WHO:

Dr. Gustav Alink, a world-renowned expert on international piano competitions, will lead the seminar.

A noted author, Dr. Alink is founder and director of the Alink-Argerich Foundation, an independent worldwide information and service center for musicians and competitions.

WHAT:

Two-Day Seminar on Participating Successfully in International Piano Competitions, November 22 and 23, 2004

The first day of the seminar, November 22, will include:

A comparison of piano competitions worldwide
Discussion of the proliferation of piano competitions
Exploration of trends and changes over the years

The second day of the seminar, November 23, will focus on useful competition strategies, including:

Repertoire selection
Specific advice on stage presence and presentation
Recommended behavior when visiting foreign countries
Suggested conduct when meeting with jury members, organizers, audience
members, managers and other contestants
Travel tips

WHEN:

November 22 and 23, 2004, at 6:30 p.m., door opens at 6 p.m.

This event is FREE of charge. Piano faculty and students throughout the New York metro area are welcome.

WHERE:

Yamaha Artist Services, Inc.
Piano Salon, 3rd Floor
689 Fifth Avenue [Entrance is located on 54th Street]
New York, NY

CONTACT:

For further information, contact Erica Weir, Yamaha Artist Services at 212-339-9995 ext. 227

NOTE:

To make the seminar as relevant as possible, interested pianists may submit any topic of interest related to competitions and/or career planning via e-mail to Erica Weir at the Yamaha Artist Center (eweir@yamaha.com) prior to November 20th. Dr. Alink will then seek to address these specific matters, and present tailored advice, during the seminar.