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London and South East
Regional Piano Competition for Young Adult Pianists
Eastbourne 2009
First prize £3000 and recital opportunity
Second prize £1000
Third prize £500
The 2009 Norah Sande Award is open to PIANISTS who are aged 18 to 25 (inclusive) on 1st July 2009 who were born, or who are resident, training or working in Kent, Sussex, Surrey or the London postal area.
The Norah Sande Award, now in its fourth year, has been enabled by a substantial bequest from the late Norah Sande, in memory of her Grandmother, Alice Mary Caffin. Its object (and the wish of the legatee) is to encourage and support young musicians at the commencement of their careers.
Photo: Monique Deul
Patron Freddy Kempf wishes all entrants well for the 2009 Competition which now includes competitors living in the London postal area.
COME ALONG AND HEAR THE FINAL ROUNDS!
The past years have provided a thrilling two days of polished performances by leading young pianists including former BBC Young Musician of the Year, Kodo Osado.
Eastbourne College Theatre, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JX
SATURDAY 11TH JULY 2009 Second Round
From 9.30am - entry free throughout the day
SUNDAY 12TH JULY 2009 Final - Tickets £8.00
2.00pm Recital programmes by three finalists
c. 5.30pm Announcement of winner and runners-up
Tickets available from the Festival Office, 70 Kings Avenue,Eastbourne BN21 2PD ( 01323 729013), cheques made payable to "Sande Award". Please note tickets will be sent out nearer the date.
Alexander Karpeyev, winner of the 2008 Norah Sande Award. Alexander received a cheque for £3000 and the opportunity to perform in a recital at the prestigious Hinchingbroooke Performing Arts Centre, Huntingdon on 19th September 2008. | 
