by Norman Lebrecht
The 17th International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition will be opened in a formal ceremony in Moscow tomorrow, at the conservatoire that bears the composer’s name.
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| Vladimir Putin at the opening of the XV Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition (2018) |
Latest press release:
At 19:00 in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory a grandiose concert-opening of the XVII International Competition named after P.I. Tchaikovsky. The concert will feature a stellar line-up of artists — a Chinese pianist and composer, laureate of the 2nd prize at the 1st International Tchaikovsky Competition. P.I. Tchaikovsky Liu Shi Kun (piano), Russian pianist, winner of the XI International Tchaikovsky Competition. P.I. Tchaikovsky Denis Matsuev, Russian opera singer, winner of the Grand Prix of the X International Tchaikovsky Competition. P.I. Tchaikovsky Khibla Gerzmava (soprano), Mongolian opera singer, winner of the Grand Prix of the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition P.I. Tchaikovsky Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar (baritone), Russian cellist, laureate of the II prize at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition P.I. Tchaikovsky Alexander Ramm and Russian violinist, laureate of the III Prize of the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition P.I.
Conducting the Symphony Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre is Co-Chairman of the Organising Committee of the XVII International Tchaikovsky Competition. P.I. Tchaikovsky Valery Gergiev.
However, no juries have yet been finalised for the competition. A hoax message was circulated yesterday by Russian sources, claiming several western names as jury chairs. It has since proved false.
First published at Slippedisc, June 18, 2023
Even though it may not be accurate, or there maybe no Jury at all, here is the XVII Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition website, which includes claimed Jury members: Click here
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