The date of Astana Piano Passion 2014 has been announced
The date of the second “Astana Piano Passion” international festival of classic music and the similar international contest of young pianists has been announced. The organizers decided to host it from May 10th to 16th as it was in 2013, astana.kz informs.
Warm days of May are perfect for such an important and big event, say contest organizers. Firstly, it’s time when music school students are ready to have their final yearly exams, so for most of talented kids the contest will be a pleasant additional study, not burden. Secondly, it’s the time of warm spring days in Astana. Thirdly, the contest Art Director Denis Matsuev will be available to spend a whole week in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, and devote this time to the young talented pianists from different parts of the world.
At the end of the year the contest organizers are planning to post on the contest official web-sitehttp://astana-app.kz/ru/ a provision that specifies in detail conditions for the contest participation and distribution of $50,000 prize fund. The try-out date will be announced at the same time.
Though contest provisions are not approved yet, “Astana Piano Passion” international contest of young pianists has raised a strong interest. The organizing committee have received more than 10 requests regarding contest provisions. The approved Contest Provision will not be posted on http://astana-app.kz/ru/ official web-site until December, 2013.