New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Hall Piano Company announces a new piano competition for young pianists. In 2018, Steinway & Sons, makers of the finest pianos in the world, launched a prestigious competition offering young artists ages 18 and under the opportunity to compete for up to $1,000 in prize money and official recognition from an iconic world-class piano brand.
The new competition, open to artists aged 18 and under, will take place at Steinway-authorized locations throughout the United States and Canada. Hall Piano Company is pleased to have been confirmed as the Louisiana/Mississippi Gulf Coast regional host venue. The competition will take place on April 28, 2018 at Hall Piano Company. Performances—consisting of at least two pieces of contrasting style and period—will be judged by professional piano adjudicators, and all participants will receive judges' comments and commemorative Steinway certificates of achievement. First-, second-, and third-place winners will also receive Steinway lyre medals.
Audition slots are limited and will fill quickly; participants are urged to register early. Registration closes April 1, 2018. Full contest information, including registration information, is available at https://www.steinway.com/competition.
About Hall Piano Company
Hall Piano Company, 901
David Drive in Metairie, is Louisiana's Premier Steinway & Sons dealer. Since 1958 their services have grown to include piano sales and rentals, acoustic and digital piano sales, digital player upgrades, piano moving, repairs, and piano lessons.
Steve Kinchen, co-owner of Hall Piano Company, said, "We are committed to the growth and success of young artists in their pursuit of piano excellence, and are excited to partner with Steinway to present this opportunity for our region."
About Steinway & Sons
Since 1853, Steinway pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty, and investment value. Because of a dedication to continuous improvement, today's Steinway remains the choice of 9 out of 10 concert artists, and it is the preferred piano of countless musicians, professional and amateur, throughout the world. For more information, visit https://www.steinway.com.
For additional information about the competition, available inventory and services, contact Emily McWilliams at emilym(at)hallpiano(dot)com, call 504.733.TUNE or online at HallPiano.com.